Coconut, particularly coconut oil and coconut water, has been used in various traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and folk medicine across tropical regions, for general health support and as a remedy for ailments like colds. Traditionally, coconut is valued for its hydrating properties, believed to help soothe the throat and support overall immunity. Some uses involve drinking coconut water for hydration during illness or using coconut oil in warm drinks or as a throat soother. However, the evidence supporting coconut's effectiveness specifically for the prevention or treatment of colds is largely anecdotal and rooted in traditional practice rather than rigorous scientific validation. From a scientific perspective, coconut oil contains lauric acid, which has demonstrated antimicrobial and antiviral properties in laboratory settings. Despite this, there is no robust clinical evidence to confirm that consuming coconut oil, coconut water, or coconut meat can prevent or treat the common cold in humans. Most studies focus on the general health benefits or antimicrobial effects of coconut's components, not on cold prevention or treatment. Therefore, while coconut is traditionally used in some cultures for colds, the evidence base remains weak, and it should not be relied upon as a primary preventive or therapeutic measure for viral respiratory infections like the common cold.