Question 1

What is a coco de mer?

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The Coco De Mer or scientifically known, Lodoicea maldivica, is the worlds largest nut.    It can only be found in The Seychelles, in particular two islands, Praslin &  Curieuse Islands.  Spread out among the 2 islands there are only about 8,000 trees growing in total, making it an engaged species and one that must be respected.   Curious what it may look like before it is removed from the husk...?  Check out the link below. ~Did you know these fact about the Worlds Largest Nut?

Question 2

What is the coco de mer used for?

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There is so much we do not know about this under studied plant, but what we do know is; ~ Although these claims have not been scientifically reasearched yet, we do know that in the past of the Seychelles the Coco de Mer was used to treat patients from cancer and poisoning ~ Used as a natural tonic and metabolism booster ~ Known in southern Chinese medicine as a medicine and aphrodisiac   It is known as "vegetable ivory" due to the flesh being rock like in texture, so it must be cooked or broken down to best be ingested.

Question 3

Where can I buy Sea coconut, 可可·德·梅尔 (hai di ye)?

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Place an order on our website for easy international purchasing of the sea coconut also known as coco de mer, hai di ye.

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