title: Coconut: a review of its uses as they relate to the allergic individual.
abstract: In the constant search for nutritious foods to substitute in the diet of the allergic patient, as well as for suitable menstrua for cosmetics and medications, coconut is suggested as a hypoallergenic and underutilized source. Impressions of its hypoallergenicity are encouraged by a review of the medical literature and by observations and experimental data of the authors.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000074263:Coconut Oil; D003059:Cocos / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000276:immunology*; D004041:Dietary Fats; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D010938:Plant Oils; D012882:Skin Tests; D013488:Suppositories
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats; D010938:Plant Oils; D013488:Suppositories; D000074263:Coconut Oil