This article is short and to the point. Today we’re going to check out the Coconut as a survival asset. Coconut is a pretty awesome survival plant. Here a 7 great uses it can provide you in a survival situation.
![Coconut with drinking straw on beach](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/coconut-with-drinking-straw-on-beach-1024x684.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Drink: Green Coconuts can provide you drinking water. Just be cautious on how many as they can cause diarrhea.
![Pieces of ripe coconut on the table. Tropical fruits. Natural source of antioxidants. Close-up](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pieces-of-ripe-coconut-on-the-table-tropical-fruits-natural-source-of-antioxidants-close-up-1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![Pieces of ripe coconut on the table. Tropical fruits. Natural source of antioxidants. Close-up](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pieces-of-ripe-coconut-on-the-table-tropical-fruits-natural-source-of-antioxidants-close-up-1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Eat: Mature Brown Coconuts can provide you about 500 calories of a high fat treat.
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Fire: The husks makes a great fire fuel as well as a good tinder aid.
![Coconut bowls](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/coconut-bowls-1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
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Container: A good cup made by nature.
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Cordage: Many Coconut species provide a great fiber in the husk (as well as the tree trunk) that can be woven to create cordage.
![Young asian woman holding half of coconut and making homemade cream for healthy skin.](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/young-asian-woman-holding-half-of-coconut-and-making-homemade-cream-for-healthy-skin--1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![Young asian woman holding half of coconut and making homemade cream for healthy skin.](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/young-asian-woman-holding-half-of-coconut-and-making-homemade-cream-for-healthy-skin--1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sun Protection: Crush us some of the fattier meat and apply it to your skin for a natural help to mitigate sun exposure.
![Two little girls holding a glass of coconut milk and coconut in their hands](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/two-little-girls-holding-a-glass-of-coconut-milk-and-coconut-in-their-hands-1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![Two little girls holding a glass of coconut milk and coconut in their hands](https://b2073880.smushcdn.com/2073880/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/two-little-girls-holding-a-glass-of-coconut-milk-and-coconut-in-their-hands-1024x683.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Immune Protection: Coconuts contain Lauric Acid, the same fatty acid contained in breast milk. Lauric Acid supports your immune system and it’s both anti-bacterial and anti-viral.