Coconut Flower Sales Witness Surge In Tamil Nadu's Viluppuram; A Look At Its Health Benefits

Coconut flower, also called coconut apple, is being sold in massive numbers in the Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu during summer. In Viluppuram, these flowers are being sold at Ranganathan Street, Madukkarai, Villupuram New Bus Stand. According to Local 18 Tamil Nadu, coconut flowers can help people deal with the health ailments caused by the effects of summer heat. Not only the coconut flowers, but all the parts of the coconut trees are considered beneficial for the body. The public, however, is not aware of the majority of these parts. Earlier, the coconut flowers were sold only in Kerala, but now they are being sold in districts like Pollachi Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, and Salem as well.

Coconut flower is sold at nominal prices like Rs 50, Rs 80, Rs100 and 120, which is one of the major factors in its booming sales. One of the traders of this product said that since it is summer now, people are showing an inclination to buy and eat coconut flowers. There are numerous health benefits of the coconut flower – they give complete protection from seasonal infections. People suffering from thyroid problems can cure the excessive thyroid secretion by eating coconut flowers. Coconut flowers can also help people shed extra pounds.

Not only in the Viluppuram district, coconut flowers are also being sold in the nearby areas of Theni district, Cumbum, Tamil Nadu. These areas include the Kudalur village, Chinnamanur town, and other places. As per Local18 Tamil, the natives in the Theni area are eager to purchase the coconut flower which has a taste quite similar to that of the coconut milk.

The shopkeepers selling coconut flowers say that this product can treat health problems related to liver, mouth ulcers, and gas issues. They can also be instrumental in solving issues related to body heat, kidney stones, phlegm, lungs, and stomach. The coconut flower is imported from Pollachi and is then sold all over the Theni district. Traders who purchase the flower from Pollachi at Rs 70 per coconut. They sell it at Rs 80 to Rs 100 per coconut to the people.