Cabbage juice

Vegetable juices are much more valuable and healthier than fruit juices. Their influence on the body is limitless, and the benefits of their use exceed the wildest expectations. Recently, freshly squeezed juices from beets, carrots, potatoes and cabbage have become popular. These fresh juices help fight various diseases, improve the condition of the skin and hair, nourish the body with useful microelements and valuable vitamins. But in order for the treatment to give a positive result, you need to know how to properly prepare such drinks and how to use them. After all, the wrong approach may not bring the long-awaited effect; moreover, if used with contraindications, it may even cause unforeseen consequences. Therefore, it is important to understand the benefits and harms of certain vegetable juices.

Everyone knows about the healing properties of cabbage, but hardly anyone realizes that the juice squeezed from its leaves is much healthier and more valuable. The thing is that it contains the same substances necessary for the body as in the vegetable itself, only they are absorbed much faster and better. So what is the use of this natural product and what harm it can do to the body, read further in the article.

The chemical composition of cabbage juice and its benefits

Cabbage is a very useful vegetable. It is eaten in different forms: fried, stewed, boiled, fresh. But this vegetable contains a large amount of dietary fiber, or fiber, which causes fermentation in the intestines and irritates the stomach lining. However, this substance practically does not get into freshly squeezed juice, and all useful microelements are preserved.

The most common today is fresh white cabbage, due to the availability of the vegetable. Such cabbage contains a large amount of ascorbic acid (about 67% of the daily value) and vitamin K (more than 60%) ^[1]. Thanks to these substances, the body successfully fights infections, its natural protective properties increase, blood flow in the vessels normalizes, and bone tissue is formed and strengthened. In addition, the chemical composition of white cabbage fresh is represented by vitamins B, D and PP, microelements (iodine, iron, manganese, silicon and fluorine) and macroelements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine, sodium and hydrogen).

The energy value of freshly squeezed cabbage juice is about 25 kcal per 100 g ^[2].

Red cabbage is famous for its high content of ascorbic acid, as well as the valuable substance anthocyanin. Thanks to this element, it acquires its famous red-violet color and valuable medicinal properties: improved hematopoiesis, antioxidant effect and antitumor effect. That is why red cabbage, as well as juice from it, is often used for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Such fresh juice will be very useful for women, as it effectively helps with mastopathy and reduces the risk of malignant neoplasms in the breast.

Cauliflower is the champion in the content of vitamins among representatives of other species. And freshly squeezed juice from it is rich in amino acids and proteins, which strengthen the body, help it recover in a difficult postoperative period, and contribute to the quick and easy absorption of nutrients even in a weakened state.

Brussels sprouts break records for ascorbic acid content ^[3]; a lot of other useful vitamins are also present in it, but the amount of valuable minerals is somewhat lower than in other subspecies. A freshly squeezed drink made from Brussels sprouts has proven itself in the treatment of oncology.

The valuable properties of cabbage are used in various fields: in modern and traditional medicine, in cosmetology and dietology.

Cabbage fresh has an antimicrobial, wound healing and hemostatic effect, due to which it is often used to treat diseases of the upper respiratory tract, with tonsillitis and tuberculosis. With daily intake of such a drink, tooth enamel, nails and hair are strengthened, skin condition and complexion improve. It is also effective in diabetes mellitus, reducing the risk of skin diseases.

Cabbage juice is also necessary for women during pregnancy, because it contains a sufficient amount of folic acid. Its presence in the body contributes to the full growth and development of the fetus. And other valuable vitamins included in the juice will help the expectant mother resist colds and other possible infectious diseases.

Medicinal properties of cabbage juice

The use of juice from fresh cabbage is quite common in folk medicine, because its benefits are reflected in the whole body. ^[4][5]:

• used as a diuretic;
• helps with the healing of wounds and burns;
• has a hematopoietic property;
• removes excess fluid from the body, thereby helping to eliminate puffiness;
• effective for duodenal ulcer, erosion and gastric ulcer;
• indispensable for gastritis with low acidity;
• when combined with honey, it is used as an effective cough remedy;
• fights cancer;
• treats hemorrhoids and colitis;
• removes toxins and toxins from the body, thereby freeing it from harmful cholesterol.

Sauerkraut proved to be no worse for medicinal purposes. Moreover, you need to take not the brine that turned out during its manufacture, but the juice squeezed out with a juicer. This drink helps ^[6]:

• prevention and treatment of type XNUMX diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis and liver diseases;
• normalization of the digestive tract and improvement of appetite;
• eliminate the symptoms of hemorrhoids and reduce the likelihood of constipation;
• prevention of the development of cancer;
• normalization of the nervous system, removal of nervous tension and reduction of epileptic seizures;
• improving blood flow.

Sometimes it happens that when fermenting, mucus forms on the cabbage, that is, when scooping, the brine reaches for a spoon. Such a vegetable has an unpleasant appearance, although it is quite suitable for eating. But still it is better to use it for cosmetic purposes.

Recipes of traditional medicine

With gastritis

Cabbage juice can help get rid of gastritis with low acidity. You need to take such a remedy 250 ml 2-3 times a day one hour before meals. ^[7].

For ulcerative colitis, cholangitis and chronic hepatitis

Treatment with freshly squeezed cabbage juice for such diseases is reduced to drinking 125 ml of the drink three times a day before meals.

With duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcer

With such a disease, you need to drink only freshly squeezed juice of 125 ml (gradually increasing the dose to 250 ml) three times a day, about half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is 30 days. You can repeat it no earlier than six months later. ^[8].

With pancreatitis

With pancreatitis, sauerkraut juice is best. For effective treatment, you need to ferment a vegetable without adding carrots and various spices. You need to take juice 50 ml twenty minutes before meals up to five times a day. Such treatment will help normalize blood glucose levels, as well as relieve pain in the pancreas.

With mastopathy

The use of cabbage juice in mastopathy helps to reduce the risk of degeneration of nodules into a malignant tumor. A freshly prepared drink should be consumed on an empty stomach, 125 ml half an hour before meals.

With erosion of the stomach

With this disease, you need to take only freshly squeezed cabbage juice. It is drunk warm, 125 ml twice a day, an hour before the main meal.

Swelling

To get rid of puffiness, you need to drink a quarter cup of juice three times a day before meals.

From wounds and burns

Using cabbage juice as a cure for wounds and burns allows its wound healing property. To do this, mix it with the yolk in a ratio of 1: 1 and lubricate the affected skin with this mixture.

For sore throat

To get rid of a sore throat, it is customary to use a slightly warmed drink. It must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and gargle several times a day. The antimicrobial effect of the juice will manifest itself on the next day after treatment.

From cough

To liquefy sputum and remove it from the body, half a glass of cabbage juice is recommended to be mixed with fresh juice obtained from one black radish, adding 2 tbsp. l. honey. The prepared mixture should be taken two tablespoons half an hour before meals. ^[9].

For constipation

If you drink cabbage juice every day, you can forever forget about such a problem as constipation. Such a tool effectively cleanses the intestines of toxins and toxins, thereby improving digestion and normalizing the functioning of the digestive tract.

With beriberi

Very often, vodka is added to cabbage juice for medicinal purposes. For example, with beriberi, the following cocktail will be useful: mix 100 g of cabbage juice with 50 g of carrot juice, the same amount of apple juice and onion juice. Add 30 g of vodka and 15 g of honey to the resulting mixture. It is recommended to use the medicine one tablespoon three times a day.

Cabbage juice in cosmetology

Freshly squeezed juice from sauerkraut is an indispensable assistant to a beautician. Its valuable properties help restore and soothe the skin, nourish it with vitamins and other beneficial substances. It effectively relieves inflammation and eliminates peeling, gives radiance and tone to the skin of the face, has a tightening effect, prevents the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. Cabbage juice is often used as the main component in hair care masks. Thanks to him, the curls acquire a healthy shine and natural beauty.

Cabbage drink in itself is very useful for the skin: you just need to wipe your face with it several times a week and the skin will acquire extraordinary softness, freshness and elasticity. In addition, it will get rid of freckles and age spots. And you can also use this nectar as a component of various masks.

Mask for oily skin

To prepare the remedy, you will need the following ingredients:

• sauerkraut juice – 2 tsp;
• yeast – 2 tsp

Mix the components, insist for ten minutes and apply on the skin of the face. After 15 minutes, wash off the remaining product with warm water.

Whitening mask

We need:

• sauerkraut juice – 2 tsp;
• lemon juice – 1 tsp;
• curdled milk – 2 s. l.

Mix the ingredients and apply on a pre-cleansed face for ten minutes. After the time has elapsed, wash off the remnants of the mask with warm water.

Mask for all skin types

For cooking, the following components are used:

• almond oil – 1 tsp;
• sauerkraut juice – 1 tsp;
• egg yolk – 1 piece.

Mix the ingredients, apply the product on cleansed skin for fifteen minutes, then rinse off the residue with warm water.

Cabbage juice for weight loss

Freshly squeezed cabbage nectar has properties that are highly valued in nutrition. In addition to being a fairly low-calorie product, its nutritional properties are so high that they help get rid of hunger for a while. In addition, it has the ability to cleanse the intestines, remove toxins and toxins from it, which also contributes to the loss of extra pounds. Fresh fresh cabbage helps to get rid of fatty deposits on the intestinal walls, and also inhibits the process of converting carbohydrates into fat. Many nutritionists advise taking it half an hour before meals for maximum effect. ^[5]. However, not all reviews are unambiguously good; there are opponents of the use of this product for weight loss. They argue that the use of cabbage juice in food provokes increased gas formation in the intestines, which undoubtedly has a bad effect on health. In turn, they recommend using this product as an additional tool in a complex diet program, where physical exercises and a balanced menu will be present.

How to prepare and use cabbage juice

For the treatment to be most effective, you need to know how to properly prepare cabbage juice. This process is as follows:

• separate the leaves
• rinse them and grind with a submersible blender or with a meat grinder;
• squeeze the liquid through cheesecloth.

This juice can also be prepared with a juicer. The finished drink should be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator for no more than three days. ^[5]. To get a liter of product, you need at least two kilograms of cabbage. How much juice do you need to make? It is best to cook it for two or three doses or, if possible, use freshly squeezed nectar, since all valuable elements are stored in it for a short time. Their highest concentration is found in freshly prepared juice.

For medicinal purposes, it is important not only the correct preparation, but also the correct intake of the drink. There are several recommendations that must be followed when drinking cabbage juice. ^[10]:

• drink no more than three glasses of drink per day;
• it is necessary to start treatment with small amounts (50 ml), gradually increasing the rate;
• people with gastrointestinal problems need to dilute the juice with another liquid in a ratio of 1: 1;
• juice should be consumed half an hour before meals;
• the taste of this drink is somewhat specific, so it is recommended to dilute it with other vegetable fresh juices;
• do not use sugar and salt in the manufacture of juice.

To enhance the taste and useful qualities of fresh cabbage, it is allowed to add various berries, honey, carrot, pomegranate or lemon juice to it.

When buying cabbage for making fresh juice, you need to pay attention to the presence of nitrates in it. They are characterized by the appearance of small black dots on the leaves of the vegetable. Such a product can provoke severe poisoning of the body, so it is not recommended to eat it.

Contraindications and harm of cabbage juice

Fresh cabbage juice, if used improperly, can harm the body. Fresh from any kind of cabbage provokes the development of flatulence, so it should be given to a child with caution. In general, pure cabbage juice is contraindicated for children: it should be diluted with carrot juice, water or milk. Adults can also dilute fresh juice if it causes a feeling of discomfort during its use.

There are not so many contraindications to the use of cabbage juice, but they are, as in any other product. ^[5]:

• recent surgery in the abdomen;
• lactation period, as it can cause an attack of flatulence and bloating in a child;
• gastritis with high acidity;
• acute renal insufficiency;
• recovery period after myocardial infarction.

Conclusions

Freshly squeezed cabbage juice is a very useful and valuable product widely used in various fields. For its medicinal properties, it has gained popularity in modern and traditional medicine. With its help, quite a lot of diseases are treated, and it is also an effective prevention of the occurrence of malignant tumors. Sauerkraut juice has proven itself in cosmetology: it is used to make face masks, after which the skin becomes soft, supple and elastic, as well as for hair treatment, after which they acquire a natural shine and silkiness. Such a drink is also highly valued in dietary practice for its ability to cleanse the body, rid it of toxins and toxins. In addition, this product has a fairly low calorie content. But in order for fresh to fully reveal its healing properties, you need to properly prepare and consume this drink. It is also important to know about its contraindications and side effects, since it, like any other product, can bring both benefit and harm to the body.

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