Coconut - A Wealth Treasure

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Economy of Sri Lanka in now in problematic situation. With this kind of moment prices of all goods have been increased. And so on, price of coconut and it's products has increased.
There can be few reasons for this shortage of coconut yield.

-‌Large scale felling of coconut trees
‌-Insect attacks
-‌Fungus

Disease on coconut

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If we can treat for the insect attacks and fungus, we can have more yield. Coconut Development Authority is playing a vital role in this area. And also, Coconut Research Institute is conducting research to develop yield and finding treatment for diseases in coconut.

Insects attacks on coconut

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Today I'm going to share about usage of coconut. As we all know there are lot of benefits from the roots of the coconut tree to the top of the tree.

-‌The flesh
We can use it as food milk and powder. This is the major use of coconut. Flesh content minerals and vitamins.

-‌Coconut water

Exporting product of coconut water

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It is one of natural healthier drink. It has the ability to refreshing. It is another exporting product. Mostly peoples throw away this healthier drink.

‌-Coconut oil
Coconut oil can be used for cooking, as conditioner to hair to avoid drying and to light the oil lamps.

-‌The shell
This is useful for crafting and to steam foods

-‌The husk
The husk is useful to make scrubbers, ropes and crafts

‌-Leaves
Leaves can be used for roofs as well as walls. It is a cost effective material. Mostly low income people used. But these roofs are used to make roofs of small huts near beach to attract tourists.

-‌The sticks
Mostly used to make brooms.

-‌Flowers
Flowers contain medicines. And also used in traditional events.

-‌Trunk
It has a strong trunk which can be used to make purlin for roof

And coconut has ability to protect human body from cancers, produce insulin, good cholesterol, and avoid heart problems and kidney diseases.

Healthier products by coconut

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And also all most all the part of tree can be used for fire. It can easily get fire.

As mentioned above, coconut tree is a diamond. It has lots of economical benefits though we don't care much of these. Therefore, pay your attention on this and use this valuable resource.