The Amazing Benefits of Coconut Oil

The coconut palm from which we get coconut oil, is grown in more than 80 countries of the world, however the eighteen members of the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), of which India is a member, produces 90% of the world’s coconut oil production.

Coconut trees have been cultivated for over 4,000 years in India.  This fact leads most botanists to believe that the species originated somewhere around the Indian Ocean.

Almost every part of the coconut palm can be used by humans in some way, and has some significant economic value. It is thought to be one of the most useful trees in the world with a reported 360 uses, half of which are for food.   

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts that have been harvested from the coconut palm. Coconut oil has been used in cooking and as a health and beauty aid for many thousands of years.

Turmeric: The Powerful Golden Spice

Turmeric. What do we know about this powerful herb? What are its benefits? Why should we use it?  

Turmeric is a plant related to ginger, and it’s grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. It’s used in cooking, in holistic medicine, and in Hinduism, it has great spiritual significance. 

The use of Turmeric dates back to approximately 4,000 years to the Vedic culture in India. Ayurveda, the Indian system of holistic medicine, uses mainly plant-based medicines, or formulations to treat various ailments. Turmeric is taken by mouth in the form of capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric can also be made into a paste and be applied directly to the skin for eczema and wound healing.