while the homeland of cabbages is not known, their wild species are seen in Southern
Europe. Being cultivated in almost every part of Turkey, cabbages are biennial
herbaceous plants. A cabbage plant’s parts eaten in the first year are replaced by
flowers and seeds in the second year. Cabbages have big, thick and lobed leaves
flexible inward with wrinkled and wavy surfaces. The most important species of
cabbages is called white cabbage or round-headed cabbage which is also related to our
subject. White cabbages can be up to 5-6 kg. Red cabbages (by increasing the
antioxidant level in the leaves) and Brussels sprouts (by developing the leaf buds
into anthers) are produced artificially using various substances.

Cabbages increase the resistance of the human body. They strengthen the immune
system. They also have disinfectant effect. Cabbages are great protectors against
cancer, particularly breast cancer, uterine cancer and intestinal cancer. Patients of
anemia and asthma are recommended to consume cabbages. Cabbages can stop cough
decreasing sputum. Increasing virility, cabbages have aphrodisiac effects. They also
have appetitive effect. Not only are cabbages diuretic, but also they can treat
constipation. These vegetables decrease the complaints of rheumatism and sciatica.
Having protective effects particularly against gastric ulcer and intestinal ulcer,
uncooked cabbage and cabbage juice help treating ulcer. Cabbages can decrease the
glucose level in the blood. Moreover, they can treat hoarseness and the cracks on
nipples. Cabbages are good for jaundice and gallbladder diseases.