3. Enhanced immunity:
A research report published in the Journal of Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity showed that red cabbage possesses immunomodulatory properties due to the presence of anthocyanins. Cabbage also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids like kaempferol, sulforaphane, which boost immunity.
4. Healing properties:
Cabbage finds use in traditional medicine due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It is used to treat various ailments such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome. It might also help in healing wounds and curing mastitis. A study published in the Journal of Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry showed that cabbage leaves have high levels of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), which is required during the wound healing process.