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Cabbage is a kind of natural miracle that has beneficial effects on our body, both when used internally and externally. Without cabbage there would be no recipe for a tasty and hearty cabbage soup, nor would knedlo, zelo, vepřo be complete. This medicinal vegetable contains many vitamins and minerals, and besides that it is tasty. However, its use is not limited to preparing dishes; cabbage leaves also help with swelling or inflammations. These tips can especially inspire women who are breastfeeding their little child and have problems with sore nipples. Cabbage leaves calm the breasts.
How to apply cabbage leaves to sore breasts?
Before you use cabbage leaves to relieve discomfort related to irritated breasts, proceed as follows:
- Separate two thicker leaves from the cabbage head, wash them in lukewarm water and squeeze them a little so they release juice.
- In the next phase place the cabbage leaves in the refrigerator for a few minutes to cool.
- Then take the cabbage leaves out of the fridge and apply them to the breasts, ideally inside the bra so they stay in place.
- When the cabbage leaves dry out and warm up, you can replace them with fresh ones.
What other uses does cabbage have?
Compresses made from cabbage leaves can also be applied for joint pain, to heal burns, bruises and for migraines. If you are troubled by toothache as well, make a poultice from cabbage leaves. Cabbage is also excellent for supporting more beautiful skin. It helps degrease it and heals acne well. To make a medicinal facial mask, simply crush cabbage leaves and mix with olive oil and, for example, a bit of rice flour.
Cabbage juice is medicinal too
To really strengthen your health properly, it is advisable to occasionally drink cabbage juice. You can buy it already prepared, or you can press it from cabbage leaves at home. This natural drink helps primarily people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid disease. If you mix it with a little organic honey, it will also support the treatment of respiratory illnesses.
