On Feb 23, 12:52*am, Walker > wrote:
> All the varieties of the colewort tribe, including cabbage,
> cauliflower, brussels-sprouts, broccoli, and curly greens, have been
> celebrated from very ancient times for their curative virtues in
> pulmonary complaints. And Athenian doctors prescribed cabbage for
> nursing mothers. On account of the sulphur contained in them cabbages
> are good for rheumatic patients. They may be eaten steamed, or, better
> still, boiled in soft water and the broth only taken. The ordinary
> boiled cabbage is an indigestible "windy" vegetable, and should never
> be eaten.
>
> Food Remedies Facts About Foods And Their Medicinal Uses by Florence
> Daniel

i have a google group .massagenewsgroup but its really a whole section
on cabbage its like monty python group have a look at it ..
v