Cabbage Leaves as an Natural Inflammatory Remedy

My self prescribed investigation with Arthritis has been over the years fascinating as I learn new things on a daily basis.  It is also a constant reminder and affirmation of how nature / mother earth contains all forms of solutions to our daily ailments and sicknesses.  I have also found as a result of personal and direct experience Western Medicine has not been as effective as the natural remedies.

Cabbage leaves act as a powerful anti-inflammatory as it contains anti-inflammatory compounds. Cabbage juice is rich in lactic acid, a known anti-bacterial. Applied to the skin, these compounds are remarkably effective at relieving swelling and the pain associated with it.  The best application method dependent on the area of inflammation is to simply remove several whole cabbage leaves from the cabbage ball and wrap them around the area and utilize a stretch band material so that it may hold the cabbage leaves in contact with the inflamed area.  It is best to apply this after a warm shower and right before going to sleep and allow the magic of nature relieve you of your pain during the night.