Komboi

KOMBOI? Pelik namanya. Saya panggil komboi, masa kecik2 dulu suka makan komboi ni. Dulu2 mana ada pemarut kelapa, kita beli kelapa tua , bawa balik belah...pastu mak umpil isinya dan parut dengan pemarut tangan atau pengukur kelapa (kayu yg kita duduk atasnya. Saya ingat masa kecik ada juga saya cuba2 main pengukur ni, memang tak ada kelapa yg terkukur, sebaliknya pengukur tu yang berjalan :)

Selalunya bila kelapa di belah dgn parang kami adik beradik tunggu. Kalau didalamnya ada komboi ni, hah sah berebutlah kami. Sedap di makan begitu saja...kadang2 komboi ni beso kadang2 kecik. Yg kecik lebih padat dan lebih sedap. Komboi yg beso ni isinya melopong sikit..dan berair.

Mungkin lain dearah lain panggilan bagi 'buah' dalam buah kelapa ni. Ada yg panggil buntat, tombong dan apa lagi?


Mungkin dalam 10 kelapa tua kat atas tu , ada berapa kelapa yg ada komboi didalamnya? tak dapat kita nak teka. Kupas dulu,belah baru tau. Tapi seronok sekarang ni harga kelapa dah naik, kalau saiz besar antara Rm1.50-Rm1.80. yg paling kecil Rm0.50. Saiz macam buah kelapa kat atas tu sekitar RM1. Lumayan.

Memang berbaloi tanam kelapa. 3 tahun dah berbuah, kelapa muda pun mahal, santan kelapa pun naik harga , kerisik pun ada harga. Jom le kita pakat tanam kelapa. Tengok kelapa saya ni, sejak 2007 macam tulah banyak buahnya. Sentiasa banyak buahnya, kelapa mawar namanya.

Khasiat air kelapa muda

Air kelapa yang secara semula jadi bebas daripada kuman, sebenarnya kaya dengan garam galian. Memandangkan air kelapa merupakan diuretik yang kuat (mendorong kehilangan air), ia membantu pesakit yang menghidapi masalah sukar membuang air kecil dan batu dalam buah pinggang.Selain itu air kelapa bersifat anti bakteria dan digunakan di India untuk mencegah taun.

Bagaimana pun, air kelapa amat 'sejuk" keplada sistem tubuh. Oleh itu ia perlu dielak oleh pengidap lelah & batuk kerana sejuk dan kesakitan lain seumpamanya, termasuk masalah ketika hamil.

Sumber maklumat di atas dipetik dari buku kecil bertajuk "Hakikat sebenar minuman ringan" keluaran Persatuan pengguna Pulau Pinang.

Ini gambar pada 26 Julai 2009 selepas dicantas 2 tandan. Semakin dicantas pokok ini semakin tinggi. Masa mula2 berbuah, tandannya setinggi 4 kaki dari tanah dan boleh dicapai dengan mudah.

Maklumat lain tentang air kelapa ini, dikatakan tidak baik diminum bagi mereka yang pernah mengalami kecederaan (kemalangan) sehingga ada anggota yang patah. Ini kerana air kelapa akan melemahkan anggota tersebut. Begitu juga jika orang yang mengambil ubat hospital, ubat berasaskan dadah/kimia jadi tawar (tak mujarab) dengan minuman air kelapa.

Air kelapa juga biasanya diguna dalam perubatan santau.Ia boleh menawar sihir santau apabila dijampi dengan ayat al-qur'an, apa ayatnya saya belum kaji :)

Hari ini dua tandan lagi kelapa saya disedekahkan kerana sudah matang. Satu tandan terlebih matang dan satu lagi sedang elok. Ada setandan lagi sudah matang dan mengunggu sesiapa yg punya reqki. Sebenarnya ada jiran yg berhajat tetapi dah 2 minggu tak datang ambil. Kelapa ni cepat matang, tak sedap kalau tua. Jadi siapa yg datang dan reqki dia, maka saya berikan sahaja. Saya sendiri pun tak ghairah nak minum sebab dah muak. Sudah ada lebih kurang 20 tandan sejak mula berbuah. Setandan ada 15-20 biji. Kini ada lebih 10 tandan baru muncul, alhamdulillah.

Kelapa oh kelapa

Lama saya tak mengemaskini blog saya. Maklum berjalan sakan. Antara pokok kesayangan saya ialah kelapa sebab dia dah berbuah dan banyak pula, Dah ramai juga yang merasa keenakan buahnya.Minggu lepas sahaja hampir 20 biji saya beri kepada jiran. Lihatlah gambar2 kelapa di bawah tu , last sekali dah togel bahagian bawah pelepah.

Alhamdulillah seronok dapat tuai hasil tanaman. Hari ni kita mula puasa. Dalam pada puasa rupanya otak sibuk mengelintar resepi dan macam macam hal makanan.Memandangkan pokok kelapa sentiasa terpandang dek saya maka macam2 lah yang teringat tapi tak lah sampai lupa yang lain. Antara yang saya teringat ialah gula kelapa dan nira. Juga tentang penyengat yang banyak mengerumuni bunga kelapa.Silap hari saya pun kena sengat, tapi penyengat tu tak usik saya, dia tau saya boss dia :)

Dulu saya skeptikal bila sebut Nira , rasa macam tuak jer. Maklum saya pernah terbau masam nira ni. Dengar cerita orang asli selalu buat nira tapi ada juga terbaca nira ni bukan tuak , dia semi/separa tuak-tak memabukkan , jangan risau. Jadi satu hari saya melalui jalan Tg Lumpur di Kuantan terasa dahaga dan ternampak orang jual nira di tepi jalan. Hajat nak cuba jer, beli satu tak ingat berapa ringgit agaknya Rm2.50 , ada ketulan ais diberi berasingan. Saya pun cuba lah pertama kali, sedutan pertama menyebabkan muka terherot :).. masamnya. Pastu rasa manis, eh sedap pula.. teruskan sampai habis air nira tu. Sedap lah rupanya. La ni terpikir pulak macam mana nak dapat nira tu? puasa2 ni terliur air nira weh...

Sapa nak ditanya? Sapa lagi pakcik google lah kan... maka dapatlah sedikit sebanyak info dr indon. tapi tak berapa faham. Apa benda manggar2 depa sebut tah. Susah juga akir sekali jumpa blog yang relevan cuma belum sempat baca habis. Blog jutawantani. Ada jual T-shirt kambing lagi... menarik juga yer.

oh ya minggu lepas ada dua pokok kelapa pandan sudah beralih tangan kepada hero 'sesudah subuh " siapa yer? dah tanam ker kelapa tu... jangan lupa rajin2 siram pastu taruk segenggam garam jantan sebulan sekali. insyaAllah 3 tahun berbuah. Bolehlah saya singgah kutip.. :)

ps: garam jantan = garam kasar. jangan pi check DNA garam tu pula :)

Kelapa -Coconut tree in Malaysia

 

This picture was taken on the 24th August 2008. The tree was planted sometime in 2003 and started fruiting in 2007.

 

Guess how many coconuts in one trunk?

 

Very delicous, the water inside is so sweet. The flesh is mavelous.

 

See the new flowers?

 

Just another shoot from the front.

 

This one taken on ist september 2008 or ist Ramdhan 1429h. Three trunk had been chopped and the coconut was donated to neighbours.Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allāh) the Creator of mankind and all living things.

Some benefits of coconut

Coconut In Traditional Medicine

People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance as a effective medicine. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine.

In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds.

Coconut In Modern Medicine

Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:


Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

Helps protect against osteoporosis.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

Improves digestion and bowel function.

Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

Reduces inflammation.

Supports tissue healing and repair.

Supports and aids immune system function.

Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Functions as a protective antioxidant.

Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

Reduces epileptic seizures.

Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

Dissolves kidney stones.

Helps prevent liver disease.

Is lower in calories than all other fats.

Supports thyroid function.

Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.

Helps control dandruff.

Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

Is completely non-toxic to humans.


See Research to read some of the published studies regarding the above mentioned uses of coconut products.

source: internet