Question 1

What is Cabbage?

Accepted Answer

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a common food. In supplement contexts it may appear as powders, extracts, or “cabbage leaf” topical home remedies. Evidence for specific supplement-like benefits is limited because cabbage is primarily consumed as a food rather than as a standardized supplement ingredient.

Question 2

What are the common uses of Cabbage?

Accepted Answer

Cabbage is commonly used for Food/nutrition use, Topical cabbage leaves for breast discomfort/engorgement (traditional/home use; evidence mixed and product/practice dependent).

Question 3

How does Cabbage work?

Accepted Answer

As a food, cabbage provides fiber and micronutrients and contains glucosinolates that can form bioactive compounds; specific clinical effects from supplement forms are not well established.

Question 4

Are there any warnings or precautions for Cabbage?

Accepted Answer

Generally safe as a food for most people; supplement/extract products vary widely in composition and dose. If using cabbage leaves on skin, discontinue if pain, itching, burning, or rash occurs.

Question 5

Is Cabbage FDA approved?

Accepted Answer

As a conventional food, cabbage is regulated under food rules; as a dietary supplement ingredient (powders/extracts), products fall under DSHEA and are not FDA-approved for effectiveness before marketing.

Question 6

Where can I buy Cabbage?

Accepted Answer

Widely available as a food; supplement forms are available online and in some retailers.

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