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