A note on coconut.

1. A note on coconut tree

2. HISTORY OF COCONUT TREE
Coconut trees are thought to
have originated in South America
and have been cultivated for
thousands of years BC around the
Andes Valley in Colombia.
Meanwhile, another opinion
reveals that the coconut tree
comes from South Asia or the
Pacific. In the Philippines and
Sri Lanka, it has been found
since 300 BC, and in India, it
has been known since 3000 years
ago.

3. GROWTHOF COCONUT TREE
 Coconut trees can reach 30 m in
height.Coconut trees have strong
and long roots that can take
water and minerals deep into the
soil. The ability of the roots to
take up minerals and water makes
the coconut tree able to grow
high. Every month a coconut tree
can grow 60-100 centimeters.

4. LIFE SPANOF COCONUTTREE
 Coconut trees can live 100
yearsCoconut trees can
live between 60 to 100
years and can. After about
4 -10 years old, coconut
trees in adulthood begin
to grow flowers and then
grow coconuts.

5. PRODUCTIONOF COCONUT
 World coconut production reaches
62.46 million tons.One of the
countries that are the most
significant contributor to coconut
production is Indonesia. Indonesia
is capable of producing around
17.13 million annually. The amount
of coconut production is
influenced by the many benefits of
coconut.

6. TREE OF LIFE
 One of the trees is called the
“tree of life.”This is because all
parts of the coconut tree can be
utilized. Products derived from
coconut trees are cosmetics,
processed foods, crafts to fuel.
Coconut coir is no exception,
which can also be used as an
environmentally friendly fuel.

7. CELEBRATING COCONUT
 World coconut dayWorld Coconut
day is celebrated every
September 2nd. The purpose of
World Coconut Day is to make
people aware of the importance
and benefit of coconut products
for health as well as for the
economy. The celebration of
World Coconut Day was started
in 2009 by the APCC (Asian and
Pacific Coconut Community).

8. “BAHALINA”-THE WINE
 Coconut can be made into
wine Bahalina, or what is
called coconut red wine, is
a traditional drink from the
Philippines. Bahalina comes
from fermented coconut,
which has been fermented for
several years. Bahalina’s
color is orange and brown
and has a slightly bitter
taste.

9. PRODUCTIVITYOF COCONUT TREE
 Coconuts can produce 75 fruits
per year based on many crop
conditions. It is best if the
coconut tree is always in the
sun and above 32 degrees. If
it is under 32 degrees, the
coconut tree will die.

10. PARTSOF
COCONUT TREE
ANDTHEIR
BENEFITS

11. SOME HEALTHBENEFITS OF COCONUT
• It helps to reduce accumulation of fat in
people’s bodies.
• Organic coconut oil reduces accumulation of fat
in human body.
• This oil has antibacterial properties and is
good for oral hygiene. It is edible and has no
side effects as known.
• Rich in lychic acid, is effective against
fungal diseases.
• Coconut oil is also effective against infection
diseases. It is widely used in treatment of
infectious diseases.
• Coconut oil helps in loss of stomach and

12. • Increases body’s metabolic rate and is incredibly
useful for digestive system health. It allows
toxins to be thrown out of stomach.
• It provides bones to strengthen and maintain
flexibility. Coconut oil is very beneficial in
terms of bone health. Apart from that, it
contributes seriously to preservation of muscle
health.
• As mentioned above, organic coconut oil makes
easier to digestion by cleaning toxins. Toxins are
a result of increased free radicals in body. The
acids contained in organic coconut oil cleans body
from free radicals.
• Contains heart-friendly fatty acids. They control
formation and circulation of fats in body.
Saturated fats can easily filter and re-circulate
molecules to facilitate absorption by liver.
Therefore, directly reduces formation
of cholestrol. This reduces risk of heart disease.