椰子 / 椰子油 / 越王头 / 椰浆 — Cocos nucifera L. (oleum)

Pinyin: Yēzǐ / Yēzǐyóu · Malay: Kelapa / Minyak Kelapa Dara (VCO) / Nyiur · Family: Arecaceae (棕榈科)

Energetics

Neutral to slightly Warm (平 / 微温)

Flavor

Sweet, mild, fatty aromatic (甘、微香、润滑)

Meridians

Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Large Intestine (大肠), Skin/Lung (皮毛/肺)

Traditional Edict

Tree of Life. Zero-water Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) tonifies Spleen-Qi, lubricates bowels, kills skin parasites, and acts as sovereign lipophilic carrier (Minyak Urut) for herbal extracts.

Cautions & Contraindications

Extremely high safety. High oral intake initially may cause loose stools (osmotic bowel adaptation); introduce gradually.

Clinical Applications

Atopic dermatitis dermal barrier repair, superficial fungal candidiasis, Alzheimer's ketone energy metabolism, xerosis, and zero-water medicinal salve base.

Quality Markers

Lauric Acid (C120) >= 48.00%-53.00% & Total MCTs >= 62.00% (Malaysian Standard MS 2043)

Mechanism & Phytochemistry

1. Lauric acid is enzymatically converted to monolaurin, which disintegrates lipid bilayers of enveloped viruses (HSV, influenza) and Gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus). 2. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) undergo portal absorption and hepatic ketogenesis. 3. Accelerates stratum corneum repair.

Preparation & Dosage

Pure Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil: 10-30 mL daily (1-2 tablespoons). Transdermal massage carrier oil for all YeMama herbal balms. Fresh coconut water for acute febrile rehydration: 200-400 mL.

Appended Prescriptions

1. YeMama Sovereign Nanyang Lipophilic Balm Base with Piper betle, Clinacanthus nutans, and Beeswax. 2. Tropical Dehydration & Dengue Electrolyte Duo with Young Coconut Water and Sea Salt.

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