CORD
Vol 31 No 1 (2015): CORD

Antimicrobial Properties of Cocos nucifera: A Review

Ramaswamy, Lalitha (Unknown)
Rajendran, R. (Unknown)
Saraswathi, U. (Unknown)
Sughanya, R. (Unknown)
Geethadevi, C. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2015

Abstract

Coconut is known as the “wonder food” and is regarded as perfect diet because it contains almost all essential nutrients needed by the human body. The various products of coconut include tender coconut water, copra, coconut oil, raw kernel, coconut cake, coconut toddy, coconut shell and wood based products, coconut leaves, coir pith etc. Coconut is a unique source of various natural products for the development of medicines against various diseases and also for the development of industrial products. Almost all the parts of the palm have medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antidermatophytic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective and immunostimulant property. The various medicinal properties of coconut and its products are summarized in this paper.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

journalicc

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Library & Information Science

Description

Aims CORD aims to publish original research results and reviews on research and development. While encouraging those involved in research and developments to disseminate their finding it also assists policy makers and planners to be aware of the latest developments in the sector Scope CORD ...