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food
cabbage
nutrition
definition
cabbage:
Ayurvedic:
» qualities: Kapha
» uses: chronic cough, bronchitis, asthma; for worms when raw
Chinese:
» qualities: sweet, astringent, neutral heat, cooling
» actions: lubricates Intestines, stops cough, benefits Kidney and Brain, affects Stomach, Large Intestine and Spleen; nourishes Bone Marrow, moistens the 5 Internal Organs and 6 viscera, nourishes Heart, strengthens bones and tendons
» uses: stomach/duodenal ulcers, stiff joints, insomnia, restless sleep with too many dreams, leg cramps; constipation, coughs, ulcers
naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: produces gas, lowers the risk of cancer, especially colon (contains indoles, dithiolthiones), prevents and heals ulcers (cabbage juice for stomach ulcers), stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, provides roughage
» uses: constipation, gastric and duodenal ulcers; skin problems and acne, eczema, leg ulcers and varicose veins
biochemical: high in cellulose, pectin; calcium, potassium, chlorine; vitamins A, B6 and C
» form: raw shredded green cabbage
» portion: 0.5 cup
» calories (kcal): 8
» weight (g): 35
» water (%): 92.6
» protein (g): 0.4
» fat (g): 0.1
» carbohydrates (g): 1.9
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0
» calories from fat (%): 11.2
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 0.4
» vitamin A (RE): 4
» vitamin A (IU): 44
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.01
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.03
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 17
» vitamin E (IU): 2.5
» folic acid (mcg): 20
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.05
» sodium (mg): 6
» potassium (mg): 86
» calcium (mg): 16
» phosphorus (mg): 8
» magnesium (mg): 5
» iron (mg): 0.2
» zinc (mg): 0.06
» copper (mg): 0.008
» manganese (mg): 0.056
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 289
Carper, p. 150
Jensen, p. 119
Johari, p. 111
Ni, p. 31
Thakkur, p. 86
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