Coconuts trees are amazing treasures ! Every part has a use, including the fruits, wood, and leaves.
This is a simple list of all the different uses of a coconut tree;
1. The Flesh: Food, Milk, and Flour
2. The Water: A Healthy, Refreshing Drink
3. The Oil: For Cooking, Skin, and Hair
4. The Shells: To Steam Food and Craft With
5. The Husks: A Natural Scrubber and Craft Material
6. The Husks: Ropes
7. Tree Leaves: Thatching
8. The Sticks: Brooms
9. The Wood: Fires in Traditional Kitchens
10. The Flowers: Medicine
Last week my older son was off school but want him to do something academic and interesting that we could experience together… Well, if you are on Maui i recommend visiting the Punakea Palms Coconut farm and you will be surprised of how many things you didn’t know about this wonderful tree !
You can book a tour directly from their website: https://www.punakeapalms.com/
