CABBAGE’S HEALTH BENEFITS / MEDICINAL USES
And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. Ezekiel 47:12 (KJV)
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:2 (KJV)
After I carefully read through these two passages from the Bible, God's Book to mankind, I came to conclusion that that there is nothing GOD the creator created, including the trees without a purpose. Mankind have not done much in discovering the use of organic products for disease management and cure. Although the awareness is being created worldwide, with time more discoveries will be made in this regard.
In my early days on steemit, I did share with us how I used Garlic, Ginger and Cucumber to help a patient suffering from Gangrene as a result of blood clot. This patient after drinking the liquid made out of these three for two weeks started using the leg to the glory of God. Today, lets see what we can learn from the use of Cabbage.
Cabbages belong to the botanical family CRUCIFERAE. There are more than one hundred types of cabbages, some are: White cabbage, red cabbage, broccoli, collard, Savoy cabbage, Chinese cabbage etc.
PROPERTIES
Cabbage contains:-
Proteins: It contains proteins ranging from 3.38%, these proteins do not contain all amino acids in proper proportions, thus regarded as incomplete proteins, but can be made complete when combined with whole grains or legumes.
Carbohydrates: Cabbages contains about 3%-5% of carbohydrates.
Vitamins: Pro-vitamin A and vitamin C stands out amongst others. They also contain significant amount of vitamin K, B and E.
Minerals: Cabbages are very rich in potassium and very low in sodium, which makes them valuable in cases of edema and hypertension. They also contain significant amount of Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
Phyto-chemicals: These are in minute quantities but play an important role within the body due to their anti-carcinogenic effect. These substances help in preventing/treating ulcers or diabetes.
HEALTH BENEFITS/MEDICINAL USES OF CABBAGE
Cabbages medicinal applications include:
Gastro-duodenal ulcer: Cabbage has been proved effective in the treatment and prevention of gastro-duodenal ulcer. Drinking a glass of fresh cabbage juice is recommended for ulcer patients.
Stomach disorders: A few spoonfuls of cabbage juice is an effective way of treating stomach disorders such as inflammation, stomach pain etc.
Intestinal disorders: Cabbage contains cellulose fiber content which is responsible for its laxative effect on intestinal transit. It is of great value in cases of DIVERTICULOSIS and chronic CONSTIPATION. It can also used in expelling intestinal parasites.
Cardiovascular disorders: Due to its richness in potassium and very low in sodium, it is effective in treating hypertension, arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Cabbages have a mild diuretic effect and contain antioxidant vitamin A, E and C, which contributes to the regeneration of arterial walls.
Obesity: Cabbages contain very few calories and also due to its richness in vitamins and minerals, cabbage is ideal for the obese and recommended for all weight-loss diets.
Cancer: Studies conducted on many animals have shown that “cabbage consumption can prevent the formation of cancers”.
Diabetes: Cabbage contains few carbohydrates and rich in minerals and vitamins, it is well tolerated by diabetics.
Scurvy: Due to its high vitamin C content, similar to that of oranges {53mg/100g}, it is recommended for scurvy patients.
Osteoporosis owing to decalcification: Owing to its significant calcium content, it is ideal in cases of osteoporosis and decalcification.
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