Closely related to broccoli and cauliflower, cabbage often suffers the same reputation as its family members as some of the 'least delicious vegetables'. Nevertheless, cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables still around. And while it may not be one of the tastiest plants, it is a plant that is helpful to your health and offers multiple uses. Cabbage is rich in vitamins A, B, & C, and is used to enhance breast milk production, treat hangovers, cleanse infected wounds, make a poultice, ease painful joints, breakdown toxins in the liver, and treat arthritis.
History & Folklore
According to Greek myth, cabbage came leaped into existence from the perspiration of Zeus. The Greek also held a ritual in which cabbage was given to expectant mothers to establish plentiful breast-milk production. According to Roman records, the Romans used cabbage as an antidote--especially to treat hangovers. Additionally, they utilized the leaves to cleanse infected wounds.
Habitat & Cultivation
Cultivated worldwide as a vegetable, wild cabbage is native to the coasts of the Mediterranean and the English Channel. Cabbage is a cold-season vegetable to be planted at the end of summer for harvest in late fall.
Uses
Antidote especially to alcohol believed to counter intoxication and prevent or reduce hangover
Cleanse Infected Wounds Cabbage leaves can be used to treat infected wounds
Poultice Used to treat swelling, tumors, and painful joints. Cut out a thick midrib of a leaf and iron it; while still hot, place it on the area to be treated
Parts used
Leaves
Key Actions
Digestion
Poultice
Constituents
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 180.
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