> Supplement Index > Cabbage / Brassica oleracea, Capitata / Colewort > Cabbage General Information Cabbage Uses & Scientific Evidence For Cabbage Dosage Information Cabbage Safety & Interaction Information Buy Cabbage Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cabbage General Information The Cabbage plant has been called “the poor man’s medicine chest,” and “doctor of the poor.” The ancient Romans used it as an antidote to intoxication and to prevent a hangover. The Greeks gave Cabbage to expectant mothers right before the birth to help stimulate breast milk production. Early sailors used Cabbages to ward off scurvy, and it was also used to remedy tuberculosis (TB). This plant has also been used to purify the blood. Cabbage contains vitamins A,B, C, and E, and calcium, sulfur, silica, magnesium, iodine, iron, chlorophyll and phosphorus. The leaves are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-rheumatic. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cabbage Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today, Cabbage juice is used as an intestinal cleanser and detoxifier. Due to its iron and chlorophyll content, it is used to treat anemia, as well as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and exhaustion. Studies have shown Cabbage aids in the breakdown of toxins in the liver, which may give some validity to the Romans who used Cabbage to counteract intoxication and for the prevention of hangovers. Cabbage leaves make great poultices for treating infected wounds. Cabbage leaves are given to breastfeeding mothers to stimulate the breast milk, and to relieve peptic ulcers, gastritis, heartburn, and ulcerative colitis. It is also used to stimulate digestion and to relieve constipation. Using Cabbage in soups and teas works well for treating colds, flu, sinusitis, and sore throats. Like other brassicas, Cabbage can help lower the risk of cancer, especially colon cancer and the growth of polyps. Preliminary studies have shown that Cabbage metabolizes estrogen, which can help reduce susceptibility to breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers when eaten regularly. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cabbage Dosage Information To receive the most nutritional value from Cabbage, it is best to eat it raw, lightly cooked, or in a supplement form, as cooking and processing destroys much of the antioxidant and anti-estrogenic properties contained in this vegetable. Cabbage also comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cabbage Safety & Interaction Information Cabbage is generally regarded as safe since it has long since been used as a food, but it should be avoided by those with an overactive thyroid gland. Sauerkraut, made from Cabbage, can trigger migraine headaches in some people. Consumption of foods such as Cabbage can help naturally suppress thyroid hormone production. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Cabbage Supplements and Products Below

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