{"id":10004,"date":"2026-09-21T11:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/rosenkohl-brassica-oleracea-gemmifera\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:33:44","slug":"rosenkohl-brassica-oleracea-gemmifera","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/rosenkohl-brassica-oleracea-gemmifera\/","title":{"rendered":"Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera<small>Cruciferous plants (Brassicaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The buds on the stem<small>up to 100 rosettes per plant<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Nutty, slightly bitter<small>modern varieties are significantly milder<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Belgium<small>English: Brussels sprouts<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Vitamins C and K<small>More vitamin C than oranges<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">October to February<small>Frost makes it sweeter<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C than oranges and are particularly rich in glucosinolates. Their bitterness has been largely bred out over the last thirty years \u2013 those who hated them as children should try them roasted. Eat them regularly while taking warfarin (Marcumar); add caraway seeds if you experience bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>From the gardens around Brussels<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gemuese-rosenkohl.jpg\" alt=\"Frischer Rosenkohl auf einem Holzbrett\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Brussels sprouts are the youngest form of cabbage - they only appeared in the vegetable gardens around Brussels in the 18th century.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Brussels sprouts, like all cabbages, are a cultivated variety of wild cabbage. They probably originated in Flanders between the 16th and 18th centuries; their presence is reliably documented from around 1750 in the Brussels area, hence the English name. <em>Brussels sprouts<\/em>. The plant forms a stem up to one meter high, on which small heads \u2013 actually buds \u2013 grow in the leaf axils.<\/p>\n<p>Its bitterness made it the least favorite vegetable of many childhoods. In the 1990s, Dutch researchers discovered which glucosinolates were responsible for the bitter taste; breeders then crossed it with older, milder varieties. Modern Brussels sprouts therefore taste noticeably sweeter and nuttier than those of thirty years ago.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What Brussels sprouts do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Brussels sprouts are among the <strong>most nutrient-rich winter vegetables<\/strong>: around 85 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, very high in vitamin K, plus folate, potassium, fiber and protein - quite a lot for a vegetable, about 3.4 g per 100 g.<\/p>\n<p>Among the cabbage varieties, he has one of the <strong>highest glucosinolate levels<\/strong>. When cut and chewed, cabbage produces isothiocyanates and indoles, which studies have shown stimulate liver detoxification enzymes. Observational studies suggest a slightly lower risk of colon and lung cancer with a high consumption of cruciferous vegetables; small interventional studies with Brussels sprouts showed less oxidative DNA damage. It&#039;s not a cure-all, but it&#039;s an excellent winter vegetable.<\/p>\n<p>Important for people under <strong>Coumarin blood thinners<\/strong>A single serving of Brussels sprouts provides several times the daily requirement of vitamin K. This doesn&#039;t mean you should avoid them altogether, but rather eat them regularly and in similar quantities to ensure a stable intake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 85 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100g - more than oranges<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 180 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Vitamin K per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>up to 100<\/b><span>Rosettes grow on a plant<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>1990s<\/b><span>The bitterness was bred out.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in Brussels sprouts<\/h2>\n<p>Brussels sprouts contain <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>, <strong>Vitamin K<\/strong>, Folate, vitamin A (as beta-carotene), potassium, protein, and fiber. Among the <strong>Glucosinolates<\/strong> Sinigrin and progoitrin are responsible for the bitterness, while glucobrassicin provides indole-3-carbinol.<\/p>\n<p>After frost, the plant converts starch into sugar to protect itself from freezing \u2013 that&#039;s why Brussels sprouts taste sweeter after the first frosty nights. Like all types of cabbage, they produce sulfurous odors when cooked for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes Brussels sprouts stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Brussels sprouts need strong heat, fat and a touch of sweetness or acidity - then childhood trauma becomes a favorite vegetable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">The taste<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>halved &amp; roasted<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Roast halved with the cut side facing down at 220 \u00b0C - the roasted aromas will mask any bitterness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">sweetness<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Maple syrup &amp; balsamic vinegar<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A touch of sweetness and acidity balances the slight bitterness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Hearty<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Bacon &amp; Chestnuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The classic winter dish to accompany goose and roast meat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">digestion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Caraway seeds<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Caraway seeds in the cooking water or sprinkled over roasted Brussels sprouts can help prevent bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">nuts<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Walnuts &amp; Parmesan<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Raw, finely grated, as a salad with nuts, Parmesan cheese and lemon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Enzymes<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>cut &amp; rest<\/i> let<\/div>\n<p>Halve and let stand for a few minutes - more isothiocyanates before cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>overcooked<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Overcooked Brussels sprouts become grey, mushy and smell of sulfur - steam or roast for a maximum of 8 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Medications<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>fluctuating<\/i> with Marcumar<\/div>\n<p>Eat plenty of vitamin K \u2013 regularly and consistently, monitor your INR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">digestion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not in quantities at <i>Irritable bowel syndrome<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Brussels sprouts cause bloating - small portions, well cooked, with caraway seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">thyroid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>raw in large quantities<\/i> in iodine deficiency<\/div>\n<p>Progoitrin can inhibit the thyroid gland in very large quantities - not a problem with a normal diet and iodized salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Store loose for extended periods<\/i><\/div>\n<p>If bought on the stem, it lasts significantly longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not that <i>Cut a cross into the cross<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The old cross-cut on the stem only lets water in - halving is better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Oven-baked Brussels sprouts<\/span><span class=\"w\">Halved, olive oil, salt, 220 \u00b0C, 20 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprouts with chestnuts<\/span><span class=\"w\">Saut\u00e9ed in butter, it goes well with goose and game.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprout salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Raw, finely grated with apple, walnut, and lemon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprouts with bacon<\/span><span class=\"w\">Briefly blanched, then fried with bacon and onions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprout gratin<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cream, nutmeg and cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pasta with Brussels sprouts<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon, chili and Parmesan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Balsamic Brussels sprouts<\/span><span class=\"w\">Roasted with balsamic reduction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprout curry<\/span><span class=\"w\">With coconut milk and turmeric.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprout leaves<\/span><span class=\"w\">Removed individually and briefly tossed in butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Brussels sprout stir-fry<\/span><span class=\"w\">With potatoes and caraway seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> When buying, look for firm, closed, deep green rosettes; yellow leaves indicate age. Remove the outer leaves, trim the stem, halve it \u2013 done.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>The cabbage roll<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Cabbage wraps made from cabbage leaves<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash some leaves of white cabbage or savoy cabbage - close relatives of Brussels sprouts - and cut the thick central rib flat.<\/li>\n<li>Roll with a rolling pin until juice comes out.<\/li>\n<li>Place the leaves overlapping on the painful area and secure them with a cloth and a bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Leave to stand for several hours or overnight; replace wilted leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>Traditionally used for joint pain, swelling, and osteoarthritis, and for breast engorgement during breastfeeding. A small controlled study found pain relief in knee osteoarthritis similar to that provided by a pain-relieving ointment. The compress has a cooling effect, and the mustard oils from the leaves are mildly irritating to the skin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Daily or overnight, as long as it feels good. Do not apply to open wounds. Remove if skin redness or itching occurs. Acute mastitis with fever requires consultation with a midwife or doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Brussels sprouts are not a plant mentioned in classical texts. Modern practitioners classify them, like other types of cabbage, as cooling, drying, and gas-inducing: good for Pitta and Kapha, but for Vata only when cooked with cumin, ginger, and ghee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Brussels sprouts, like cabbage, are described as sweet and neutral. They are said to strengthen the spleen, clear heat, and relieve pain \u2013 serving as a fortifying vegetable in winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Eat plenty of vitamin K \u2013 evenly while consuming coumarins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flatulence:<\/strong> Small portions are recommended for irritable bowel syndrome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroid:<\/strong> Only very large quantities of raw ingredients are problematic in cases of iodine deficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabbage wraps:<\/strong> Do not apply to open skin; remove if skin reaction occurs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Rare; cross-reaction with mustard and other cruciferous plants is possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/gruenkohl-brassica-oleracea-sabellica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Kale<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other winter cabbage.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/blumenkohl-brassica-oleracea-botrytis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Cauliflower<\/span><span class=\"d\">The mild relative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kuemmel-carum-carvi-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Caraway seeds<\/span><span class=\"d\">For cabbage-related bloating.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/fencheltee-fruechte\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Fennel tea (fruits)<\/span><span class=\"d\">For after eating cabbage.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/vitamin-d3-k2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Vitamin D3 + K2<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other form of vitamin K.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/schwarzer-pfeffer-ganz\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Black pepper, whole<\/span><span class=\"d\">For oven-roasted Brussels sprouts.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Verhoeven DT et al. <em>Epidemiological studies on brassica vegetables and cancer risk.<\/em> Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &amp; Prevention 1996; 5(9): 733\u2013748.<\/li>\n<li>Higdon JV et al. <em>Cruciferous vegetables and human cancer risk: epidemiological evidence and mechanistic basis.<\/em> Pharmacological Research 2007; 55(3): 224\u2013236.<\/li>\n<li>Lauche R et al. <em>Efficacy of cabbage leaf wraps in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial.<\/em> Clinical Journal of Pain 2016; 32(11): 961\u2013971.<\/li>\n<li>van Doorn HE et al. <em>Glucosinolates as a factor in the bitterness of Brussels sprouts.<\/em> Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 1998; 78(1): 30\u201338.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Brussels sprouts, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rosenkohl (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) Botanischer Name Brassica oleracea var. gemmiferaKreuzbl\u00fctler (Brassicaceae) Verwendet wird Die Knospen am St\u00e4ngelbis zu 100 R\u00f6schen pro Pflanze Geschmack Nussig, leicht bittermoderne Sorten deutlich milder Herkunft Belgienenglisch: Brussels sprouts Bekannt f\u00fcr Vitamin C und Kmehr Vitamin C als Orangen Saison Oktober bis FebruarFrost macht ihn s\u00fc\u00dfer Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9994,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10004","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10004","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10004"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10004\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}