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The health benefits of coconut oil in hair care, skin care and weight loss are increasing its popularity throughout the world. However, coconut and its oil still remains one of the most important gifts of nature for people living in coastal areas, especially in the tropical regions.
Almost every part of the tree is used for a variety of purposes the prominent being construction and cooking. Coconut oil, coconut water, coconut milk, and coconut meat and widely used for cooking. This article covers the non culinary benefits of coconut oil. Click here for details on the health benefits of coconut oil.
The non culinary uses of coconut include the following:
- Furniture: The timber obtained from coconut is also used in making a variety of furniture.
- Construction: The timber of coconut is primarily used in construction. It can be used for making trusses, beams, walls, doors, and wind frames. Coconut fronds can be used in making thatched roofs, sunshades, mating for floor as well as walls. Shelters made from coconut fronds are not only cheaper, but also cooler than conventional brick and mortar structures.
- Clothing: Coconut bra and bikini tops are popular. Often buttons made from coconut are also used in regular garment. Research is also being conducted to prepare clothing from coconut fiber.
- Fuel: Coconut oil can be used for lamps. Recently research has shown the promise of coconut oil to be used as bio diesel. Coconut timber and the dried fronds can also be used in making charcoal. Any dried part of the tree can also be used as a fire wood.
- Cosmetics: Coconut oil is widely used on hair care and skin care lotions, shampoos, creams, and gels.
- Chemicals: Coconut oil can be used for making oleo-chemicals such as fatty acids, glycerol, methyl esters, fatty alcohols, etc.
- Household items: Coconut can be used for making mats, brooms, brushes, tooth brushes, and walking sticks. Coconut is also good for smaller handicraft items such as wall painting frames, and kitchen items such as bowls, spoons.
- Packaging: Ropes made from coconut are commonly used for packaging in many coconut producing countries.
- Musical instruments: Coconut is also used in making certain musical instruments.
Other articles of Interest:
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
How is Organic Coconut Oil Manufactured?
Further Reading:
The Complete Book on Coconut & Coconut Products
Uses of Coconut Wood and Markets
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