Coconut (Engl.), Niyog (Tag.)

Coconut (Engl.), Niyog (Tag.)

Cocos nucifera L.

Diabetes

monocot tree Height: height depending on the cultivar Leaves: The single apical bud develops into a pinnate leaf consisting of a broad petiole, rachis, and long, parallel-veined leaflets. Flowers: Its immature inflorescence (spadix), which later develops into male and female flowers, is protected by spathes (1) Fruits: its drupe fruits with covering consisting of exocarp (epidermis), mesocarp (coir), and endocarp (shell); and containing water and edible, white, solid endosperm (kernel).

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

UTI. Preparation: Get the water from the young fruit.. Part used: Coconut water | Bloody stool (Libang ug Dugo). Preparation: Pulverize coconut shell charcoal and mix 1- table spoon with a glass of water.. Part used: Coconut shell | Replase (Bughat). Preparation: Pulverize coconut shell charcoal and mix it with a hot water.. Part used: Coconut shell | Diarrhea (LBM). Preparation: Pulverize coconut shell charcoal and mix 2 table spoon with a glass of water.. Part used: Coconut shell | Pasmo. Preparation: Get 3 pieces (part) of burning charcoal and place directly in 1-glass of water.. Part used: Coconut shell charcoal | Wound (Dead and black tissue caused by diabetes). Preparation: Grate the meat. Part used: Coconut meat | Stomach ache and LBM. Preparation: Get a root and boil.. Part used: Root

Preparation

Get the water from the young fruit. | Pulverize coconut shell charcoal and mix 1- table spoon with a glass of water. | Pulverize coconut shell charcoal and mix it with a hot water. | Pulverize coconut shell charcoal and mix 2 table spoon with a glass of water. | Get 3 pieces (part) of burning charcoal and place directly in 1-glass of water. | Grate the meat | Get a root and boil.

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), cultivated

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

Additional Images

Coconut (Engl.), Niyog (Tag.)
Coconut (Engl.), Niyog (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Cocos nucifera L.
Local Name
Coconut (Engl.), Niyog (Tag.)
Family
Arecaceae
Category
Diabetes
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026