Have you noticed how finely shredded cabbage often appears alongside fried chicken or pork cutlets in Japanese restaurants? That garnish isn’t just for looks—it has a purpose.

Cabbage is known for its ability to support digestion and reduce the heavy, sluggish feeling that can follow oily or deep-fried foods. Its light, fibrous texture helps refresh the palate and assist your stomach in processing richer meals more comfortably.

One of the unique health benefits of cabbage is its high content of Vitamin U (also called S-methylmethionine), a compound believed to help soothe the stomach lining and support healing of peptic ulcers. In fact, Japan has a popular over-the-counter remedy called “Cabagin”, formulated to ease upper stomach discomfort, reduce bloating, and promote healthy digestive function. As you might guess, the name “Cabagin” is inspired by “cabbage” itself.

Whether served raw as a crisp garnish or cooked into comforting dishes, cabbage is more than just a side—it’s a natural ally for your digestive health.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Neutral（平）
Channels – Liver (肝), Stomach (胃), Liver (腎)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does cabbage help you?

1. Replenish Spleen and stomach Qi.
2. Improve stomach functions
3. Clear excess heat and remove dampness
4. Prevent peptic ulcers

Good for the following symptoms

1. Fatigue caused by spleen and stomach frailty
2. Loss of appetite
3. Pain in upper stomach
4. Heartburn
5. Burps
6. Heaviness in the stomach
7. Bloating stomach

Japanese home dishes with cabbage

1. Gyoza (Japanese dumpling with cabbage and pork mince)
   Benefits - Warm your body and improve Qi and blood flow. / Improve your digestion and relieve constipation. / Improve your appetite. / Prevent a cold.

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Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.