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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS

Recipes with Cabbage (cooked): Fennel, Cabbage, Coconut Chicken Curry Soup
Recipes with Cabbage (cooked): Fennel, Cabbage, Coconut Chicken Curry Soup
Cabbage's cool, light nature makes it ideal for recovery from a few days of heavy foods. Cooked, it is soft yet bulky, providing ample fiber to clear and gently cleanse the GI.

A hot steaming bowl of soft cabbage soup soothes as it satisfies. Though it fills the belly, from a calorie standpoint Cabbage has all the austerity of a monk in hermitage. This lightness and austerity makes cabbage ideal for Kapha constitutions.

Cooling, Anti-Inflammatory

Cabbage's cooling nature, and high antioxidants can reduce chronic inflammation, according to studies. It also cools the mind and refreshes the eyes.

Fresh cabbage juice helps promote rapid healing of ulcers, and the Greeks and Romans used it to relieve eye inflammation. These cooling properties make cabbage ideal for fiery Pitta body types.

Cabbage in Winter

Cabbage is a winter essential for supporting natural detox pathways—just be sure to balance its cold nature with warming spices or cooking methods. Adding warming spices or enjoying it fermented works beautifully. Kimchi tacos are a January favorite of mine.

Difficult to Digest

However, if you regularly experience gut-related issues like gas or bloating, it is best to avoid raw cabbage as it is very difficult to digest.

Because of its indigestibility, drying diuretic nature, and coldness, raw cabbage strongly provokes Vata (deficient body type).

However, cooked cabbage is more easily digestible especially when paired with vinegar & spices.

Contraindications

Raw cabbage contains chemicals called goitrogens that can block thyroid function. Fortunately, these chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.

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Cooking Cabbage (cooked)

Cabbage is eaten raw as in cole slaw, cooked as in cabbage soup, or preserved as in sauerkraut and kim-chi.

Buying & Preparation

Cabbage is relatively inexpensive and comes in many varieties from bok choy to red or green cabbage. Look for bright colors and ensure that tips are not withered.

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Medicinal Effects of Cabbage (cooked)

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other Health Virtues

Subtaste:
Bland Negative Calorie,
Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Affinity:
Bowel Poop Elimination, Cleanse And Detox, Weight Loss
Family:
Brassicaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cabbage (cooked)
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:
Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Bowel Health:
Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Energy Vitality:
Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Immune System:
Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Repairs Membrane

REPAIRS-MEMBRANE

Reduces inflammation and allergen reactivity by restoring epithelial barrier function. Repairs tight cell junction in leaky gut, interstitial cystitis, eczema, asthma, etc.

SEE ALL 'REPAIRS-MEMBRANE' FOODS / HERBS

Heart & Circulation:
Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Bone & Joint:
Chelates

CHELATES

Binds to toxins such as heavy metals making them more soluble for elimination by the body.

SEE ALL 'CHELATES' FOODS / HERBS

Strength, Muscle Health:
Relieves Tension

RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

SEE ALL 'RELIEVES-TENSION' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:
Nitric Oxide

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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, Polysaccharides, Potassium, Soluble Fiber, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur, Vitamin C, Vitamin K

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cabbage (cooked)

  • Bok Choy

    Bok Choy has these Actions in Common

    Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, Refrigerant, Relieves-tension, Chelates, Relaxes-eyes, Repairs-membrane, Anti-inflammatory, High-fiber-laxative, Relieves-burning

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  • Cassava Root / Yuca

    Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Appetite-suppressant, Relieves-burning, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Pumpkin

    Pumpkin has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Relieves-tension, Relaxes-eyes, Satisfies-stomach, Relieves-burning

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  • Honey Dew

    Honey Dew has these Actions in Common

    Refrigerant, Appetite-suppressant, Relaxes-eyes, High-fiber-laxative, Relieves-burning

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  • Popped Amaranth

    Popped Amaranth has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Relieves-tension, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Amaranth

    Amaranth has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Relieves-tension, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Appetite-suppressant, Relaxes-eyes, High-fiber-laxative

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  • Jackfruit

    Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

    Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Relieves-burning, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Relaxes-eyes, Appetite-suppressant, Relieves-burning, Refrigerant

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  • Sweet Peas

    Sweet Peas has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Satisfies-stomach

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cabbage (cooked)

  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes, Relieves-burning, Relieves-tension

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  • Red Root

    Red Root has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Refrigerant, Relieves-tension

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Relaxes-eyes, Relieves-burning, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-burning, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes

    LEARN MORE

  • Chandanadi Taila

    Chandanadi Taila has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Relieves-burning

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  • Pitta Shirodhara Oil

    Pitta Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-tension, Anti-inflammatory, Relaxes-eyes

    LEARN MORE

  • Shatavari Ghee

    Shatavari Ghee has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Relieves-burning

    LEARN MORE

  • Witch Hazel

    Witch Hazel has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Relieves-burning

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  • Arjuna

    Arjuna has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Refrigerant

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes

    LEARN MORE

  • SAMe (S-adenosyl methionine)

    SAMe (S-adenosyl methionine) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Repairs-membrane

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Cabbage (cooked) may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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Cabbage (cooked) is recommended for Spring. Check out these other Spring foods here.
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Constitutional Nutrition: Strengthen Your Health Naturally

When your dietary choices align with your individual nature (constitution), it supports your metabolism, energy, and health naturally. A personalized diet, fitting to your constitution, leverages your natural strengths while gently supporting your body where it's vulnerable.

Constitutional nutrition is especially beneficial for digestion, a foundational pillar of health influencing your entire well-being. Balanced digestion fortifies your body's natural defenses against illness and enhances your resilience when illness does arise. A healthy digestive fire (*agni*) eases discomfort, speeds recovery, and naturally uplifts your mood.

By embracing constitutional nutrition, you will soon experience a profound sense of renewal, vitality, and inner strength.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC

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John J Immel Asheville, NC
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“Thanks Rob for this clarification. We agree that cooked cabbage may be difficult to digest for Vatas and have updated the website to clarify."
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