Scientific name of cabbage is Brassica oleracea (white cabbage).
It includes in the family of mustard 'Brassicaceae (Crucuferae)'.
Cabbage is prior among leafy vegetables.
Headed cabbage was originated in Europe. Its cultivation is more in China, India and Russia.
There are white, red and savory cabbages.
The red cabbage is more nutritious.
Nutrient level in Cabbage as follows:
- Carbohydrate- 5.8 g
- Fat- 0.1 g
- Sugars- 3.2 g
- Protein- 1.28 g
- Fiber- 2.5 g
- Vitamins like B,C and K
- Minerals like Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium.
Cabbage has used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
You can use this healthy leaf rosette for making stir fried cabbage/ cabbage thoran, stew, pickle, cabbage curry with red gram/ cabbage mulakushyam and salads.
In Ayurveda cabbage has its own role. It used for reduce the sputum.
It will help to overcome breathing problems.
It will act against tastelessness.
Cabbage leaves are good for heart patients. It removes the cholesterol and triglycerides from your body.
It is useful for skin diseases.
Cabbage juice with pepper powder is good for cholesterol.
Cooked cabbage with ghee is better for psoriasis.
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