It's inexpensive, it lasts a long time, it smacks of old world poetry and it forms the base for Kim Chi, a spicy Korean delight that none of us should do without. I am a fan. I use cabbage frequently in salads, slaws and ferments but this weekend it served me in a entirely different way. You see, I have just weaned my youngest son and for he and I, this was something of the equivalent to Odysseus' journey home. To help us make it through the trial, we enlisted the help of lots of good books, tasty fruits for him and sage tea and cabbage bodices for me. Sage helps reduce milk flow and can be taken in tincture or tea form and good old green cabbage when applied topically helps to dry up the milk as well. There I was, weepy with the passing of time, bra full of my favorite cruciferae. So now you know. Enjoy babyhood and use cabbage in times of transition, enjoy kim chi in moderation and live long and healthy lives. Amen.
