Common Name : Coconut, Coconut palm, Ma-praw (in Thai)
Part Used : Leaves
The Coconut is an important fruit tree in the world, has highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Coconut water and Coconut kernel contain minerals and nutrients,
which are essential to human health, and hence Coconut is used as food by the peoples in the globe, mainly in the tropical Countries. It is extensively used in cosmetic and traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. The Coconut is used as a cosmetic such as hair nourishment and skin
care products. Pharmacological effects include anti-oxidant, antifungal and antibacterial. The active
components of Coconut include Phenolic compounds, Fatty acid such as Caprylic acid, Capric acid, Lauric
acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Oleic acid and Linoleic acid.