The family of cruciferous is very numerous, therefore, the term "cabbage" should be attributed not only to the most habitual and even somewhere boring cabbage, but to all other varieties of this vegetable. Let's talk in general about the "cabbage", and then move on to the details. So, let's start with what is useful for cabbage.
GIT
First of all, cabbage is a source of vegetable fiber . Consumption of natural dietary fiber, as is known, helps to improve intestinal motility, and therefore treats and acts prophylactically for constipation, hemorrhoids, as well as for rashes on the forehead, the cause of which lies in gastrointestinal problems.
Let's see what is useful in cabbage:
- provitamin A (i.e., carotene);
- vitamin C;
- vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6;
- vitamin U;
- vitamin K;
- sodium, potassium, fluorine, calcium, manganese, sulfur, cobalt, iodine, boron, zinc, etc.
Cabbage is famous for its medicinal properties in the fight against stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers.
Quail cabbage is called a bowler. Curative properties are famous for cabbage brine. It contains lactic and acetic acid, which relieve our intestines from putrefactive bacteria.
The same brine is used for hemorrhoids, as well as gastritis with reduced acidity, ulcers, liver diseases, obesity. When hemorrhoids need to take ½ cup brine 2-3 times a day, with the above gastrointestinal diseases to 2 glasses a day in a warm form (has a laxative effect).
Undercooked cabbage leaves have a laxative effect, and digested leaves help with diarrhea.
Other diseases and cosmetic use
Regular consumption of cabbage juice in combination with carrot, help in the treatment of periodontal disease, as well as other infections of the gums. Cabbage is one of the best preventive measures for malignant tumors. Even an ancient Roman writer, philosopher, statesman wrote about the usefulness of cabbage for women. In his records, the phrase that when a cancer ulcer appears on your chest, you need to attach a crumpled cabbage leaf. According to him, breast cancer will be cured. Of course, we would not mind such an affordable panacea for cancer. Maybe it's just that the times have changed?
In addition, it should be noted a few more properties than a useful cabbage for girls. These are diseases of the musculoskeletal system, burns, ulcers. When osteochondrosis, cabbage leaves are applied with grated household soap to the affected vertebrae. When burns, fresh leaves are applied and bandaged overnight.
Of course, we can not say about the benefits of cabbage for beauty. So, freckles and pigmented spots can be removed using masks from cabbage, juice and gruel of this vegetable. And with irritated skin will help to cope "cabbage bath" - in the bath add 1 cup brine sauerkraut.
Different cabbage
Cabbage is a good source of vitamin C , PP, and choline, which prevents the onset of atherosclerosis. It contains non-digestible dietary fiber, so it should be indispensable on the table of people with chronic constipation. At the same time, it is impossible not to compare which cabbage is the most useful, we must not forget about the closest "relative" - cauliflower. It contains twice as much vitamin C, and the dietary fiber in its composition is more delicate, they are digested and recommended to people with a stomach disorder.
Red cabbage is richer than all other species in terms of carotene content. In addition, it fights against a tubercle bacillus and contains cyanidin, a substance that has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular activity.
Brussels sprouts are famous for their "anti-carcinogenic" properties. It is a source of natural antioxidants, the main function of which is to prolong youth and beauty.
Broccoli helps reduce cholesterol and sugar in the blood, and is also rich in vegetable protein. As for the protein, the undisputed champion in its content is the Savoy cabbage.