Not only is coconut used for cooking; here are some added benefits from this amazing drupe! (Drupe is a fibrous fruit with a pit and a hard outer covering)
1. Excellent skin moisturizer head to toe! Restores collagen and prevents wrinkles and sagging of the skin.
2. Heals acne and reduces appearance of scars
3. Has antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal properties
4. Builds and repairs muscle
5. Cardiovascular benefit and used to lower cholesterol
6. Restores memory and brain function
7. Excellent for psoriasis and eczema and healing the skin
8. Hair growth and dry scalp treatment
9. Appetite suppressant
10. Can help treat urinary tract infections and restore kidney and liver function
11. Essential fatty acids in coconut can help decrease stress on the body