Traditional Remedy · Tropics

Coconut Oil

Cocos nucifera

Traditional RemedyTropicsLow potency

Traditional Uses

AntimicrobialEmollientMCT sourceImmune support

Traditionally used for

skin hair digestion immunity metabolism

Traditionally prepared as

Apply to skin/hair topically. Traditionally taken as 1-2 tbsp a day for internal use.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Generally safe. High in saturated fat.

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