Scientific name
Brassica oleracea L.Family
CruciferaeOrigin
Plant grown everywhereParts Used
Drug consisting of the leaves and the flowerChemical constituents
- Chlorophyll;
- Vitamins;
- Trace elements;
- Sulfur substances;
- Carotenoids;
- Fiber.
Cabbage in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Cabbage
Cabbage is known in medicine for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, due to the bruised leaf applied to painful skin or joints (on the market there are also extracts of broccoli standardized in carotenoids to be taken orally for antioxidant purposes).
