Cabbage
miracle care for stomach ulcers (in combination with potatoes)
TASTE: Sweet
ELEMENT: Earth

Nutritional value

bulletrich in sulphur (produces lots of wind!)
bulletvitamins U. C

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It is important to cook cabbage in its own juice and to chop it fine to make it more digestible. Raw cabbage juice contains vitamin U which is destroyed in cooking. Cabbage juice from the stem is an excellent remedy for ulcers. The Romans and Egrptians knew the value of cabbage in preventing intoxication. They would drink the juice before a big diner and chew cabbage seeds to avoid hangovers and sickness from overconsumption of alcohol.

Natural therapeutic effect: antirheumatic, anti-arthritic, anticancerous, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic

Raw cabbage juice is beneficial in the treatment of:

bulletacidosis
bulletgout
bulletrheumatism
bulletulcers
bulletinfected ulcers
bulletboils and carbuncles
bulletspots and blisters
bulletpsoriasis
bulletheadaches and migraine
bulletneuralgla
bulletrheumatism
bulletburns
bulletcerebral inflammation
bulletasthma
bulletcystitis
bulletsprains
bulletbronchitis

The juice drained from sauerkraut is very effective for generating bowel movements and stimulating the body. It contains lactic acid, which acts as a disinfectant in the colon. If you suffer from any of the following, eat 500g of cabbage daily.

bulletdiabetes
bulletrheumatism
bulletasthma
bulletdigestive disorders

Cabbage leaves, washed and warmed, can be used as a poultice or compress on the affected area. They will attract any toxic matter which has accumulated in the skin.

Caution
Red cabbage in large amounts is not healthy. The significant amounts of iron it contains create constipation and irritation. This is true for most red vegetables. Red beetroot is the exception.

FRESH JUICE RECIPE
For a stomach ulcer, mix:

bullet25ml potato juice
bullet25ml cabbage juice
bulletDrink immediately, on an empty stomach.

ayurveda mixing bowl health symbol

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