Coconut shell

Coconut shell

(compendium)

[source] it is the endocarp of coconut. See "coconut peel" for plant morphology.

[chemical composition] coconut shell contains 0.61% ash, 36.51% lignin, 53.06% cellulose and 29.27% pentosan. The content of pentosan in cellulose is 20.54%, and the main component of ash is potassium hydroxide.

[functions and indications] ① in the compendium of Medical Sciences: "Myrica rubra has sore muscles and bones, coconut shell is burning, and it is temporarily fried hot. Take two or three coins with rolling wine, warm and sweat. "

② In the compendium of compendium, it is said that "coconut shell boiling cream is good for tinea. "

③ "Seeking the source of Materia Medica": "treating the cold and heat of Yin wind. "