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A greeting in the Cook Islands from the local people "Kia Orana" meaning 'may you live on", is most appropriate as I researched "coconut" at the request from an ebuddy in Canada. Virginia had requested some information on coconut with a particular view into the spiritual aspect. For those readers not familiar with the medicinal properties I have included them in this post as well. Thanks to the Internet and a travel website, I found a photo of a coconut tree in the Cook Islands - (I added the two figures of the dancers, to create the graphic.) The Cook Islands are about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand. Their language is Maori with all business conducted in English. It is estimated that the people of the Cook Islands arrived there in about 800AD from Polynesia. The Cook Islands are part of the Commonwealth of Nations (previously the British Commonwealth) and will be presenting a team of athletes at the Commonwealth Games being held in Melbourne, Australia in March 2006. The Commonwealth games baton stayed for 7 days in the Cook Islands in early January on it's travel through all competing nations.

Throughout the Tropical regions Coconut trees grow abundantly and easily. It takes about 20 years for a coconut palm to reach full nut bearing maturity. They provide shade, food, clothing and for many years the material for shelter from rain, wind and storms. The scientific name is Cocos Nucifera - Cocos meaning "monkey" and nucifera meaning "nut bearing". The cocos derives from the three indentations on the hairy nut giving the appearance of a monkey-like face. In India, these same three indentations take on a spiritual meaning as they are likened to the eyes of the Shiva. In religious ceremonies the coconut is the symbol of selfless service. Coconut is considered a Divine plant in Vedic tradition. More than any other plant coconut speaks to us with the vibration of living in the moment, being prepared to take risks. It strips away our defences, boosting vitality and gaining protection in all areas of life. It shows the way in understanding how unique we are, allowing us to be steadfast and persevering through all the storms as well as enjoying the glories of sunny days and starry nights.
I share with you these thoughts to assist the vibrational energy of the essence

Coconut - To Boost Vitality

We come to you with information of your own Uniqueness.
We bring a message of Divine Love, allowing for the solution through our vibration,
to bring balance within all energy systems.
Our vibration manifests within your conscious and sub-conscious mind,
thoughts of selflessness in obtaining the protection from negativity
which is your birthright.
Through your physical body we reach for a solution to those issues which remain unresolved.
We strip away all defences held against the control you place upon yourself,
stopping growth.
Through the genetic decoding of your DNA we remove those obstacles which caused
doubt and fear to create a feeling of unworthiness within you.
We bring you the spark of life which was always yours from the beginning.
It has been the seed, dormant within you
waiting for the recognition of self love,
gifted between soul and the physical pathway you now travel.
It is time to understand that you have passed the test of endurance,
through perseverance of always walking forward.
You have a stability of knowledge gained through experiential wisdom of soul.
Use this knowledge now
as you emerge with a strong commitment
to the Blueprint you designed before incarnation.
It is time to become The Master, bringing to fulfilment Life's Plan.
Kia Orana - "may You Live On"
(c) Gaele Arnott 2006

from My heart to Your heart in love
Gaele Arnott, Brisbane Australia on the 12th February, 2006

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Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical places for thousands of years. Studies done on native diets high in coconut consumption show that these populations are generally in good health, and don't suffer as much from many of the modern diseases of western nations.
http://www.coconutdiet.com/%20coconut_oil.htm

The soothing and antimicrobial properties of coconut oil justify its widespread use in medicinal preparations.

Coconut oil

The oil is also used on a day to day basis in many household products such as soaps, cosmetics and shampoos. This is because the fatty acids in coconut oil make good creams and detergents. Coconut oil contains fatty acids which are antimicrobial and a compound called sucrose cocoate, which is moisturising. The oil is used in skin soothing treatments to ease inflammation such as eczema and psoriasis. Sucrose cocoate is also added to some pharmaceutical preparations because it can help the body to absorb certain drugs.
Coconut water
Coconut water, a popular drink from the mature fruits, is nutritious and contains sugars, vitamin E, amino acids and minerals. It is also an antioxidant.

Safety

Coconuts are not harmful to the health, but regular consumption of large amounts of coconut oil may not be advisable because it contains saturated fat, which is associated with heart disease. Coconut soap may cause irritation to the skin of people sensitive to it.
This information is provided for general interest only. It is not intended as guidance for medicinal use.

http://www.plantcultures.org.uk/plants/coconut_western_medicine.html

Coconut - traditional medicine

Multipurpose plants in the true sense, coconut palms have been used to treat an extraordinary range of health problems. The seeds, roots and even flowers have been prepared into pastes, infusions and creams for Ayurvedic and other traditional South Asian medicines.

Coconut remedies

White meat and water from the cavity are used for heart conditions, dysentery, fever, pain, digestive and bladder problems, to quench thirst and as an aphrodisiac. To treat diarrhoea, meat from young fruits is mixed with other ingredients and rubbed onto the stomach. Oil prepared from boiling coconut milk is thought of as antiseptic and soothing and so is smoothed onto the skin to treat burns, ringworm and itching. These two properties are also valued in Western medicine. It has been applied to the scalp in the belief that it might encourage hair growth and prevent grey hair.

Other parts of the palm

Other parts of the palm are also used in traditional South Asian medicine. Juice tapped from flowers stalks is given to cure fever and promote urination. Fresh juice mixed and heated together with rice flour is applied to gangrenous ulcers and skin boils, while fermented juice is taken as a laxative. The roots have been used for a host of ailments, including as an infusion for sore throat gargles. Coconut palm hearts are nourishing and are regarded as good for the digestion. To regulate menstruation, a paste made from grinding the hearts with molasses is eaten every day for several successive days. The fresh juices from the hearts are used against fevers. Coconuts also feature in traditional medicines in other parts of the world. In Indo-China, the seeds are used as a treatment for skin and nasal ulcers

.http://www.plantcultures.org.uk/plants/coconut_traditional_medicine.html

one of its elements is lauric acid, a known anti bacterial and anti-fungal component. When mixed with monoglyceride becomes monolaurine, similar to fats in a mother's milk, which has the same nutriceutical effects. Once inside the body, the MCFA goes directly to the liver, from the liver comes out, and creates the energy needed by the body unlike the other oils that has long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) that circulate around the body, which then produces cholesterol. These LCFA are not good for the body because the body does not have enzymes to break it down, thus making it one of the main causes of heart ailments.

http://www.vrpmc.com.ph/medspeak.htm

Main constituents

Khopra (desiccated coconut) contains about 60 to 70% coconut oil. Coconut oil is composed, as might be inferred by its high melting point of over 32 °C, mostly of triglycerides of saturated fatty acids. Lauric (dodecanoic acid; 40 to 55%) and myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid; 15 to 20%) dominate, but several other fatty acids are found at concentrations of 5 to 10%: The two short-chain acids caprylic (octanoic) and capric (decanoic) acid (which are responsible for the smell of overaged coconut oil), the long-chain palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid) and oleic acid, which is the only unsaturated fatty acid found at significant amounts. Consequently, the iodine index is very low (typically, below 10). See also sesame on the topic of plant oils.

The typical coconut flavour is caused by several -lactones of aliphatic hydroxy-carboxylic acids, ranging in chain length from 8 to 14; 5-decanolide (5-pentyloxan-2-one) is the most important single compound. Synthetic coconut flavourings often contain a homologous γ-lactone, 4-nonanolide (pentyloxolan-2-one), which is not found in coconuts.Toasting coconuts leads to pyrolysis of maltose and glucose, whereby new fragrant compounds are formed: maltol (2-hydroxy-3-methyl-γ-pyrone) and cyclotene (cyclopentenolone, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one), respectively. Furthermore, a great number of alkylpyrazines were identified (pyrazine, methyl pyrazin, dimethyl pyrazines, vinyl pyrazin, isopropyl pyrazin).

http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/%20engl/Coco_nuc.html

Other related articles:
http://www.treelight.com/health/nutrition/CoconutOil.html
http://www.emergingworlds.com/ch_article.cfm?link=Coconut_oil_could_check_the_aids_virus.htm
http://taosource.net/diet.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/24206/ayurveda-medicine.html
http://www.floweressencemagazine.com/aug03/coconutessence.html

Today's graphic was created with Corel's Paint Shop Pro IX

Join me to: Light a Candle for Peace

I ask that you join me each day at the dinner hour (evening meal) in lighting a candle together, so that we as One People may dream together for Peace On Earth.
Together we can create a reality free of greed and manipulation,
where all people in all lands may have the freedom to move freely without fear.

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Evolution is a leap in consciousness

The Circle of Life is charged with coincidences of the moment. To follow your heart in recognizing the power of chance, invites the energy of the subconscious mind to create a new reality."Simply the Present Moment"

(c) Gaele Arnott

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