Medicinal Uses for Cabbage

CarolsCritterCare · 12-11-2008, 05:10 PM

Current Medicinal Uses for Cabbage....

Uncooked Cabbage is high in glutamine, an amino acid that is essential for intestinal health.

Cabbages are a good source of Vitamin K, which is essential inthe production of blood clotting proteins.

Cabbage is high in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, promotes a steady heartbeat, and can lower your risk of stroke.

Savoy Cabbage is among the highest in beta-carotene.

Bok Choy and Chinese Cabbage are highest in calcium.

Cabbage contains quercetin, an antioxidant that is a natural antihistamine that can benefit allergy sufferers.

Red Cabbage provides the most Vitamin C.

Cabbage juice can be used to treat stomach ulcers and help stop any bleeding.

All Colewyrts are high in vitamins A and C, and in the mineral iron.

Cabbage juice is used to relieve constipation. However it may cause flatulence as the juice breaks down putrefying matter in the intestines. Cabbage leaves are considered ideal roughage.

A chemical (isothiocyanates) found in cabbages may lower the risk of lung cancer in smokers by as much as 38%.

dgridley · 12-11-2008, 06:43 PM

Cabbages are a good source of Vitamin K, which is essential in the production of blood clotting proteins.

When I was young in particular, I always bled easily due to a vitamin K deficiency.

(I love boiled cabbage, by the way)