The tree of life as it is called has in fact been reported to have an amazing 23,000 or more uses. What is the tree of life we may ask? Well that would be the exotic, tropical swaying palm tree with leaves that seem to dance on the wind. It fills the tour brochures and television ads with exotic images of palm fronds and coconut drinks and dreams of fun filled days and warm nights on the beach, out of reach, lying in the noon day sun. It is the tree that spells romance - the humble coconut tree - a plant whose importance is often overlooked...more