When people see coconut trees, they will naturally think of the tropics and the beach. The coconut tree is a tree of the palm family and is one of the most important crops in the tropics. There are three main types of coconut trees: green coconut, yellow coconut and red coconut. The trunk is slender, sloping, with ring marks, and can reach a height of 25 meters. The top of the tree has large, feathery leaves that form a graceful canopy.
The mature fruit is ellipsoid-shaped, with a thick shell and rich in fiber; the endocarp is hard, and the whole body of the coconut is full of treasures. Its skin can be processed into carpets and ropes. Coconut shell fiber, which is not afraid of seawater corrosion, can be made into various handicrafts that are well-known at home and abroad, such as "Hainan coconut carvings", bowls, wine glasses, monkey heads, ropes, mats, baskets, brushes and brooms, etc. When the coconut meat is young, it is sweet and smooth, and you will have endless aftertaste after eating it. When the coconut meat is old, it can be squeezed into coconut milk. If you drink a cup of natural coconut milk every day, it will not only taste delicious, enhance your intelligence and strengthen your brain, but also play a role in It has the effect of beautifying and prolonging life. It can also be processed into different flavors of coconut sugar, snacks, and world-famous state banquet drinks. Coconut roots can be used to make medicine, and coconut leaves are also useful. They can be woven into mats to sit on to enjoy the coolness and shade; the branches can be used to make furniture and serve as roof beams in building houses. Coconut water is rich in protein, fat and multiple vitamins, which promotes cell regeneration. It can be eaten or drunk, improves eyesight, strengthens stomach and sobers up the body.
The Red Army of Qiongya Column once injected coconut water into veins instead of glucose water to maintain life. Coconut meat can also be used to make coconut paste and cream, coconut shells can be burned to make activated charcoal, and coconut roots boiled in water can treat inflammation.
If you have time, be sure to go to the beach to see the coconut trees and taste the magical coconuts!
