Vegetables
Cabbage
白菜Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Cabbage settles the Stomach, encourages urination, and gently clears mild Heat. It is an understated but reliably effective food for building digestive strength and relieving intestinal dryness. Its wide organ affinity makes it a useful everyday staple rather than a targeted therapeutic food. When fermented, cabbage takes on added benefits for intestinal health and Spleen function.
Cabbage contains sulforaphane and glucosinolate compounds that activate the body's natural anti-inflammatory pathways, consistent with its AHM role in benefiting the Stomach and supporting digestive function.
Contraindications
Avoid excess raw cabbage in hypothyroid conditions. Cooked is generally preferable for weak digestion.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.