Slippery Cabbage

Slippery Cabbage


Scientific Name: Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus caillei (Malvaceae)


pacific cabbage, aibika plant, sunset musk mallow, sunset hibiscus, hibiscus manihot, manihot-mallow,




Slippery Cabbage is a flowering plant in the Mallow family. The flowers are eaten raw, the leaves are used for making tea and the seeds are eaten raw or roasted.



















Key Actions


Usable Parts

Parts Used: aerial parts (seeds, leaves, bark, musk/ambrette seed oil and flowers), and roots.


Directions of Preparation


Recommended Dosage


Its Active Constituents:

• Abelmoschus manihot herb contain:

• Its excellent in Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Beta-Carotene.

• Its very good in Protein, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Alpha-Carotene, Lutein + Zeaxanthin.

Hibifolin in a high amount. Hibifolin is the highest-content bioactive Flavonoid of the flowers of this plant.

Hyperoside,

Myricetin,

Cannabiscitrin,

Myricetin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside,

Glycerol monopalmitate,

2, 4-dihydroxy benzoic acid,

Guanosine,

Adenosine,

Maleic acid,

Heptatriacontanoic acid,

1-triacontanol,

Tetracosane,

Beta-Sitosterol,

Beta-Sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside.




Health Benefits of Slippery Cabbage



Anti-Aging

Anti-Aging





Foods & Bones

Bones

Bones


• Abelmoschus manihot contains Calcium which is an important mineral for the growth and maintenance of Bones and teeth.

Calcium is also important for cellular physiology.

• Drink a glass of Abelmoschus Manihot flowers juice regularly for toothache relief.




Foods & Bones

Cancer Prevention

Cancer & Tumor Prevention





Foods & Cancer

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System





Foods & Cardiovascular System

Circulatory System

Circulatory System


Slippery Cabbage contains Iron which is important for healthy blood, Energy (transportation of oxygen) and beneficial to Anemia patients.




Foods & Circulatory System

Detoxification

Detoxification


Slippery Cabbage is best used for kidney diseases as it has Diuretic properties, flushes out bad toxins and the excess amount of Water from the body through urine.

Potassium controls body Water balance through its interactions with Sodium and Chloride ions, and is involved in electrical stimulation of nerves and muscles.

Slippery Cabbage (bark and flowers) contains Vitamin C which has analgesic effect and effective for acid Reflux conditions and kidney disease.




Foods & Detoxification

Diabetes

Diabetes


Slippery Cabbage contain Sulphur which is needed for production of the Hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar level.




Foods & Diabetes

Digestive System

Digestive System


• Abelmoschus Manihot provides relief from acid Reflux, improves the Digestive System and prevents Indigestion.

• Its seeds helps to regulate the proper functioning of The Stomach and provides it with strength.

• Its Carbohydrates which have antiseptic effect (expels gas from The Stomach and intestine) and is very helpful for Bloating cases.

• It inhibits the unpleasant feeling in The Stomach to prevent Nausea and Vomiting.




Foods & Digestive System

Eye

Eye


• Abelmoschus manihot are high in Carotenoids (such as Lutein and Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A)) which are important for Eye Health (e.g. reducing risk of Cataracts), immunity and Bone Health.




Foods & Eye

Immune System

Immune System


• Its Zinc content is important for immunity and growth.

• Abelmoschus Manihot bark paste (made from a blend of few fresh barks) works as an antiseptic when applied on open sores (fresh cuts) or open Wounds with a little Water.




Foods & Immune System

Metabolism

Metabolism


• Its Zinc which is important in Carbohydrate Metabolism, and DNA and Protein formation. Humans have around 600 different Zn-containing enzymes/ Proteins.

• Enzymes containing Manganese are important in the Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Protein and fats, and in enhancing immunity.




Foods & Metabolism

Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal System


• Abelmoschus manihot Protein is important in forming muscle, cell membranes, enzymes, blood components (including hemoglobin, albumin, and transferrin), antibodies, DNA and RNA.

Magnesium (found in Slippery Cabbage) is important in Bone formation, Energy production, and nerve and muscle function.

Sulphur is also needed for the Protein keratin, important for Bone, cartilage and Tendons.

• It contains Potassium which helps with nerves and muscles (deficiency can cause muscle weakness, cramps and irregular heartbeat).

• For muscle Sprains, grind 2-3 Abelmoschus Manihot roots with a glass of fresh Water and drink the juice daily once a day.

• The abelmoschus manihot bark juice helps to lessen the swelling and muscle sores.




Foods & Musculoskeletal System

Oral & Dental

Oral & Dental





Foods & Dental

Reproductive Health

Reproductive Health


• The leaves and roots of the plant are helpful to patients suffering from urogenital, and in treating gonorrhea and venereal diseases.

Slippery Cabbage has high content of Iron, Manganese, Zinc and Potassium which is beneficial to its aphrodisiac action and increase libido.

• Its seeds boost up the stamina and Immune System, and provides strength to the sexual organs for pleasure during sex.




Foods & Reproductive Health

Respiratory System

Respiratory System


Slippery Cabbage is a Demulcent as it provides relief from the irritation of the mucous membranes, thus drinking a glass of juice from Abelmoschus Manihot flowers regularly help relieve from Bronchitis.

• The strong smell of the Slippery Cabbage seeds makes the plant an ideal inhalant to alleviate hoarseness and a dry throat.

• It contains Beta-Sitosterol glucoside which has anti-scorbutic effect and effective for Asthmatic subjects (helpful for Asthma treatment).




Foods & Respiratory System

The Brain & Nervous System

The Brain & Nervous System


• Abelmoschus manihot seeds oil (known as musk seed oil or ambrette seed oil) provides relieve from panic symptoms of Hysteria, because of its strong odour (due to the presence of a ketone, ambrettelide), the herb has one of most unique profiles in aromatherapy, with its ability to treat Anxiety, Depression, Nervousness and Stress.




Foods & Nervous System

Weight Management

Weight Management





Foods & Weight Management








The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Slippery Cabbage


The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

(per 100g) of

Slippery Cabbage



Best Rated For:

Water (g) –
Energy (2,000.21 Kcal) –
Protein (90.56g) – 20.48 (Good)
22.62%
Total Fat (53.27g) –
Ash (g) –
Carbohydrate (279.66g) –
Total Dietary Fiber (17.1g) –
Total Sugars (g) –
Calcium (663mg) – 236 (Rich)
35.60%
Iron (11.58mg) – 42.25 (Excellent)
364.85%
Magnesium (275.4mg) – 54 (Good)
19.61%
Phosphorus (1,143mg) – 46 (Trace)
4.02%
Potassium (2,499mg) – 273 (Good)
10.92%
Sodium (2,160mg) –
Zinc (13.5mg) – 38.66 (Excellent)
286.37%
Copper (2.22mg) –
Manganese (3.51mg) – 7.7 (Excellent)
219.37%
Selenium (24.90µg) –
Vitamin C [Ascorbic Acid] (99mg) –
Vitamin B1 [Thiamin] (0.96mg) –
Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin] (1.08mg) –
Vitamin B3 [Niacin] (10.44mg) –
Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid] (4.5mg) –
Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine] (1.59mg) –
Total Folate (µg) –
Vitamin B9 [Folate/Folic Acid] (240µg) –
Food Folate (µg) –
Dietary Folate Equivalents (µg) –
Total Choline (474mg) –
Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin] (2.4µg) –
Vitamin A [Retinol] (2,207.79IU) –
Vitamin A [Retinol] (663µg RAE) –
Vitamin A [Retinol] (663µg) – 9.07 (Trace)
1.37%
Alpha-Carotene ([estimated] 7,956µg) – 3100 (Rich)
38.96%
Beta-Carotene ([estimated] 3,978µg) – 3150 (Rich)
79.19%
Beta-Cryptoxanthin ([estimated] 7,956µg) –
Lycopene ([estimated] 19,890µg) –
Lutein + Zeaxanthin ([estimated] 22,873.5µg) – 10060 (Rich)
43.98%
Vitamin E [Alpha-Tocopherol] (6.6mg) –
Vitamin D [Cholecalciferol] (4.44µg) –
Vitamin D [Cholecalciferol] (177.6IU) –
Vitamin K [Phylloquinone] (51µg) –
Saturated Fatty Acid (7.02g) –
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (15.6g) –
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (24.9g) –
Cholesterol (300mg) –
Vitamin B8 [Biotin] (51µg) –
Chromium (30µg) –
Fluorine (3.51mg) –
Iodine (131.4µg) –
Molybdenum (50.1µg) –
Chloride (2,061mg) –
Polyunsaturated Fats [Omega-6] (g) –
Polyunsaturated Fats [Omega-3] (g) –
Boron (17.4mg) –
Nickel (0.9mg) –
Vanadium (1.02mg) –