Introduction: Cabbage is also known as head cabbage, white cabbage, or simply cabbage. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cabbage is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, and it affects the spleen and stomach meridians. It is believed to strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, relieve pain, strengthen bones and muscles, clear heat, and promote urination. The "Beiji Qianjin Yaofang" (Essential Formulas for Emergencies Worth a Thousand Gold) states: "Long-term consumption greatly benefits the kidneys, replenishes marrow and brain, benefits the five organs, and regulates the six fu-organs."
Modern medical analysis shows that cabbage is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, fruit acids, fiber, carotene, and the trace element molybdenum. Cabbage contains a large amount of vitamin U-like substances, which are unparalleled in other vegetables. This substance was once extracted to make medicine for preventing and treating gastric and duodenal ulcers, possessing pain-relieving and ulcer-healing properties. Cabbage also contains a significant amount of vitamin E, which can enhance disease resistance.
Cabbage Sandwich
Furthermore, from a botanical classification perspective, cabbage and other cruciferous plants it belongs to, such as radishes, bok choy, and cauliflower, all contain indole and flavonoid compounds. These can break down carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, reducing the risk of stomach and colorectal cancer. Additionally, these vegetables contain various amino acids and carotene, which can boost immunity.
Stomach-Nourishing and Pain-Relieving Remedy: For epigastric pain caused by disharmony of the spleen and stomach, and qi and blood stagnation, as well as gastric and duodenal ulcers. Soak 100 grams of Job's tears in cold water for half a day, then cook them with 20 grams of dried tangerine peel until soft. Add 200 grams of shredded cabbage, simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes. Let it cool, then add an appropriate amount of honey.
Golden Pickled Cabbage
Stomach-Strengthening and Digestion-Promoting Remedy: For poor appetite, bloating, and belching due to deficiency of spleen and stomach qi. Clean and shred 300 grams of tripe, simmer over low heat until tender. Add 100 grams of shredded radish and 200 grams of cabbage, then season to taste.
Shiitake Mushroom, Cabbage, and Pork Fried Rice