Native to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Cabbage and its culture has since spread throughout the world. Centuries ago the ancient Greeks, Celts and Romans used cabbage for its many medicinal properties. Its invaluable level of nutrients and vitamins make it a worthwhile addition to our modern diet.

• Rich in vitamin A, B1, B@, B5, B6, C, E, H and K; Vitamin U which is also discovered in a cabbage not so while ago helps to fight stomach ulcer and duodenal disease. Сabbage also contains powerful antioxidants and minerals including potassium, magnesium, fluorine, calcium. Also, cabbage has essential micro elements like selenium, chromium, boron, copper, iodine, iron, folic acid, and many others. Because of this mix of healthy substances, cabbage is considered to be a vital health food capable of fighting off colds, increasing digestive health and warding off cancer (according to a study by the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center of Tennessee, USA into foods that might help prevent breast cancer ).
• Cabbage helps really well to cleanse the lungs from the severe or viral pneumonia attack
• Take washed well raw cabbage leaves and eat for 3 days. In the end of each day eat handful walnuts for elimination of the toxins.

• BENEFITS FOR SKIN :
• Reduces Inflammation: Inflammation causes unnecessary pain and discomfort and can also lead to a host of other diseases and ailments. Glutamine, an amino acid found in cabbage, is a strong anti-inflammatory agent, helping to reduce joint pain, arthritis, and ease allergies. Cabbage is considered one of the top 10 best food sources of glutamine. Also, Cabbage has a rich source of amino acids that help fight inflammation. Amino acids are in the form of proteins that help in food digestion and the human body uses these amino acids to make proteins to break down food.
• Clears Skin: Antioxidants play a major role in the health of your skin. Free radicals are an underlying cause of wrinkles, skin discoloration, and other conditions. Cabbage contains a wealth of different antioxidants that can turn around the aging process of your skin.
• Can Heal Skin Condition: All leafy vegetables have skin healing properties. This is true in the case of cabbage too. This leafy vegetable is used in the treatment of different skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin rashes, irritation, insect bites, ulcers and arthritis. Consuming cabbage regularly will make you add beautifying effects to your skin, meaning that this healthy vegetable will make your skin appear nourished and clear. 
• Clears Skin: Antioxidants play a major role in the health of your skin. Free radicals are an underlying cause of wrinkles, skin discoloration, and other conditions. Cabbage contains a wealth of different antioxidants that can turn around the aging process of your skin, 
• Makes You Look Young: Cabbage has anti-ageing properties such that it will make your skin look young. This is because it consists of vitamin C that slows down your ageing process. Cabbage juice is best recommended because its health benefits your skin much faster than that of consuming cooked cabbage. To make it more simple, cabbage delays the death of your skin cells and protects your skin from ultraviolet rays.

Cabbage Mask for Any Complexion: Grind and make a paste out of raw cabbage leaves. Mix with 1/2 tea spoon of honey, 1 tea spoon of yogurt.  Apply to the skin and wait 10-20 minutes. Wash off with herbal tea compress. 

• BENEFITS FOR HAIR: If cabbage is good for your overall health and skin, it is equally beneficial for your hair as it can aid in hair growth and give a silky touch to your hair. This is because it is loaded with nutrients such as sulfur, calcium, magnesium and iron. Here are some of the health benefits of consuming cabbage for your hair. 
• Aids in Hair Growth: Cabbage is said to have vitamin A which is an antioxidant that increases your hair growth. All you need to do is to boil some cabbage and add some lemon juice on your scalp and this will aid in hair growth. Gently massage your scalp with it and allow it to dry for 30 minutes. Once this is done you can gently rinse it off with shampoo. In order to get the best results, you need to do this at least 2 times a week.
• Makes Your Hair Look Smooth: Consuming this healthy vegetable will nourish your hair and give it a silky and shining appeal. All you need to do is to apply some of its juice on your scalp and hair and you will see the changes. After an hour you can apply some shampoo on your hair and this will make your hair look smooth and silky.
• Treats Dry Hair: Regular consumption of cabbage can benefit make your hair making it soft and shiny. This works well if you have dry hair. So all you need to do is to just add some cabbage to your everyday diet and this will do you good. You can also drink cabbage juice if you are looking for faster results. Since carrots and cucumber are also good for your hair, you can mix 80 ml of carrot and cucumber juice to 40 ml of cabbage juice and drink it. This will help you get faster results.

BENEFITS FOR HEALTH: 

• Improved Digestion: High fiber content and 92% water help to prevent constipation and maintain healthy digestive system, Sauerkraut is a great fermented version of cabbage which is a natural probiotic source to keep your gut healthy.

• Weight Loss: With a mere 33 calories per cup, cabbage is high in fiber and contains zero fat. Cabbage is frequently recommended to people who want to lose weight since it is packed with so many nutrients and its high fiber content makes it quite filling.

• Lowers Cholesterol: Cabbage can also be used to help lower your cholesterol. Its fiber and nutrients bind with bile acids in the intestine and pass out in the stool, rather than being absorbed into the blood. Eating it steamed gives it more cholesterol-lowering power.
• Immune Booster: Cabbage is an excellent source of the ever-so-important vitamin C, crucial for maintaining a strong immune system.
• Cancer Fighter: It has been known for years that consumption of cruciferous vegetables is associated with lower cancer risk. The sulfur-containing compound, sulforaphane, which give these vegetables their bitter taste, is also what specifically gives them their cancer-fighting power. Sulforaphane has been shown to inhibit the progression of cancer cells. Anthocyanins, the powerful antioxidants that give red cabbage its vibrant color, have been shown to slow the formation and even kill already-formed cancer cells.
• Reduces Inflammation: Inflammation causes unnecessary pain and discomfort and can also lead to a host of other diseases and ailments. Glutamine, an amino acid found in cabbage, is a strong anti-inflammatory agent, helping to reduce joint pain, arthritis, and ease allergies. Cabbage is considered one of the top 10 best food sources of glutamine.
• Improves Brain Health: Cabbage, particularly the purple variety, is powerful brain food. It contains vitamin K, and the antioxidant anthocyanin, which boosts mental function and concentration. Vitamin K, an often forgotten vitamin, can also improve your defense against conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Anthocyanin is also effective at reducing plaque on the brain, preventing the deterioration of short- and long-term memory.
• Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Researchers have identified nearly twenty different flavonoids and fifteen different phenols in cabbage, all which demonstrate antioxidant activity. These antioxidant nutrients play a role in decreasing your risk of several cardiovascular diseases. Cabbage also contains the beneficial minerals calcium and potassium, which help regulate blood pressure.
• Heals Ulcers: Cabbage has been historically known to heal ulcers due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have found that drinking cabbage juice is very effective in preventing ulcers.
• Clears Skin: Antioxidants play a major role in the health of your skin. Free radicals are an underlying cause of wrinkles, skin discoloration, and other conditions. Cabbage contains a wealth of different antioxidants that can turn around the aging process of your skin.
• Energy Booster: Cabbage is high in energy-boosting B vitamins, including B1, B2, and B6. Next time you feel sluggish, swap out that cup of afternoon sugary coffee for a serving of cabbage—coleslaw might make the perfect snack! Try this Texas Coleslaw recipe!
• Hangover Cure: Cabbage has been used for relief from hangovers since Roman times. It is thought to clear the body of congeners, by-products of the fermentation process. In addition, the high fiber content of cabbage helps to absorb the alcohol acetaldehyde. The next time you wake up after having had a few too many, do as the Ancient Greeks did and boil up some cabbage and save the juice for drinking. 
• Eases Headaches: Try relieving a headache or migraine by making a compress out of cabbage leaves. Crush a few of the inner leaves to make a paste, then place the paste in a cloth, and apply to your forehead until dry. Or try drinking raw cabbage juice (1-2 oz) to bring some relief.
• Strengthens Teeth and Bones: Cabbage is said to keep your bones and teeth strong because it has vitamin K in it. Apart from calcium, Vitamin K is the main source for bone strength, cabbage is said to consist of vitamin K that also contributes to bone strength and teeth.
• Good During Pregnancy: Cabbage is rich in folic acid and has nutritional benefits that can be for expecting mothers. It helps the fetus have good health and also aid in the production of mothers milk. So if you are an expecting mother, all you need to is to add some cabbage to your regular diet and live healthily.
• Fun Fact! One cup of shredded raw cabbage contains 190% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C.