{"id":10145,"date":"2026-09-21T18:05:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/wirsing-brassica-oleracea-sabauda\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:59","slug":"wirsing-brassica-oleracea-sabauda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/wirsing-brassica-oleracea-sabauda\/","title":{"rendered":"Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda)"},"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;\">Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda)<\/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. sabauda<small>Cruciferous plants (Brassicaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The leaves<small>cooked, steamed, as a poultice<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Mild, slightly nutty<small>the most tender cabbage<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Northern Italy<small>named after Savoy<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Vitamins C, K and folate<small>and glucosinolates<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">June to March<small>Early, summer and winter savoy cabbage<\/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>Savoy cabbage is the head cabbage with the crinkled, loosely wrapped leaves \u2013 milder and cooks faster than white cabbage. It provides plenty of vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, as well as the typical mustard oil glycosides of cruciferous vegetables. Its leaves are also a traditional home remedy for cabbage poultices. Those taking anticoagulants like warfarin should eat it regularly rather than only occasionally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The cabbage from Savoy<\/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\/wirsing-brassica-oleracea-sabauda.jpg\" alt=\"Wirsingkopf mit krausen Bl\u00e4ttern auf hellem Holz\" 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\">In English it&#039;s called <em>Savoy cabbage<\/em>, in Italian <em>verza<\/em> - and also its Latin name <em>sabauda<\/em> refers to Savoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Savoy cabbage probably originated in the Middle Ages in northern Italy and Savoy from the wild cabbage of the Mediterranean coast, like all cabbage varieties of the genus. <i>Brassica oleracea<\/i>. The word &quot;savoy cabbage&quot; came via Lombardy. <em>verza<\/em> into German.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, savoy cabbage is harvested almost year-round: early savoy cabbage with tender, light leaves from June onwards, and autumn and winter savoy cabbage with dark, firm leaves until spring. Winter savoy cabbage tolerates light frost and even becomes slightly sweeter as a result.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What savoy cabbage does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of raw savoy cabbage provides approximately 30mg <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>, approximately 70 \u00b5g <strong>Vitamin K<\/strong> - approximately the daily requirement of an adult - and around 80 \u00b5g <strong>Folate<\/strong>. In addition, it contains fiber, potassium, and, in the dark green outer leaves, carotenoids such as lutein and beta-carotene. Some of the vitamin C is lost during cooking; brief steaming preserves it.<\/p>\n<p>Like all cabbage varieties, savoy cabbage contains <strong>Glucosinolate<\/strong>, from which mustard oils (isothiocyanates) are produced when cut and chewed. Observational studies link a high consumption of cruciferous vegetables with a slightly lower risk of some types of cancer; whether this is due to the mustard oils is not certain.<\/p>\n<p>Home remedies include <strong>Cabbage leaf wraps<\/strong> This is well known. A small study on knee osteoarthritis found pain relief similar to that achieved with a pain-relieving gel, but no better than standard treatment. Many women find cool cabbage leaves soothing for breast swelling during breastfeeding; however, the research on this is weak.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 31 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100g raw<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 70 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Vitamin K per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 80 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Folate per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 27 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in savoy cabbage<\/h2>\n<p>Savoy cabbage contains vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A (as carotenoids), potassium, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. It also contains glucosinolates such as sinigrin and glucobrassicin, flavonoids such as kaempferol and quercetin, and chlorophyll in the dark leaves.<\/p>\n<p>The outer leaves are more nutrient-rich than the paler interior. Wilted or damaged leaves should be removed, but the green leaves underneath should be eaten.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes savoy cabbage stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Savoy cabbage loves fat, spices and short cooking times.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">digestion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Caraway seeds<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The classic remedy for flatulence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>a little butter or oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For vitamin K and carotenoids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wort<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>nutmeg<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Classically served in creamed savoy cabbage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">saturation<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>potatoes<\/i><\/div>\n<p>In the stew.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Mustard oils<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>Cut raw, let rest briefly<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Wait 10 minutes before cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lentils or minced meat<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For cabbage rolls.<\/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\">Cooking time<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>overcooked<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamins and mustard oils are lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Marcumar<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>irregularly in large quantities<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin K affects coagulation values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Flatulence<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>in quantities in irritable bowel syndrome<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cabbage causes bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Warm-up<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Keep warm for days<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Store in a cool place, warm up once.<\/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>Safe when cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>for weeks<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It doesn&#039;t keep as long as white cabbage.<\/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\">Creamed savoy cabbage<\/span><span class=\"w\">With nutmeg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage rolls<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lentil or meat filling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage stew<\/span><span class=\"w\">With potatoes and carrots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage pasta<\/span><span class=\"w\">With garlic and Parmesan cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage stir-fry<\/span><span class=\"w\">Briefly fried with onions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Minestrone<\/span><span class=\"w\">With beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage quiche<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finely sliced and marinated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Savoy cabbage chips<\/span><span class=\"w\">Leaves baked in the oven.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Cabbage soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">With caraway seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Briefly blanch or steam Savoy cabbage \u2013 5 to 8 minutes is sufficient. For cabbage rolls, place the large outer leaves in salted water for 2 minutes and flatten the thick central rib.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Cabbage poultice for joint pain<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Cabbage leaf wrap<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash 2 to 3 large savoy cabbage or white cabbage leaves and cut out the thick central rib.<\/li>\n<li>Roll the leaves with a rolling pin or a bottle until some juice comes out.<\/li>\n<li>Place on the painful joint and loosely secure with a cloth or gauze bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Leave on for several hours or overnight, then wash off the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>Traditionally used for painful, swollen joints, such as those caused by knee osteoarthritis. During breastfeeding, cooled, rolled leaves are applied for 20 minutes to relieve milk stasis or breast engorgement. If fever, redness, or a general feeling of illness (suspected mastitis) occurs, a midwife or doctor should be consulted \u2013 a compress is not a substitute for medical treatment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Once daily, for several days if needed. Do not apply to open wounds; discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.<\/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>In Ayurveda, cabbage is considered cooling, dry, and difficult to digest. It is said to balance Pitta and Kapha; for Vata, it should only be well-cooked and seasoned with warming spices such as cumin or ginger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cabbage is considered neutral to slightly cooling and sweet. It is said to strengthen the stomach and relieve upper abdominal pain; its juice is traditionally used for stomach ailments.<\/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>Anticoagulants:<\/strong> Those taking Marcumar or Phenprocoumon do not need to avoid savoy cabbage, but should eat regular amounts and discuss any major changes with their doctor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flatulence:<\/strong> Cabbage can cause bloating - season with caraway and increase gradually, be careful if you have irritable bowel syndrome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabbage wraps:<\/strong> Do not apply to open skin; if breast inflammation is suspected with fever, consult a doctor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroid:<\/strong> Large quantities of raw cabbage can strain the thyroid gland in cases of iodine deficiency; cooked and in normal quantities, it is safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Cool cooked savoy cabbage quickly and store in the refrigerator.<\/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\/weisskohl-brassica-oleracea-capitata\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">White cabbage<\/span><span class=\"d\">The permanent relative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/gruenkohl-brassica-oleracea-sabellica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Kale<\/span><span class=\"d\">Winter cabbage.<\/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 bloating.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/muskatnuss-myristica-fragrans\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">nutmeg<\/span><span class=\"d\">For creamed savoy cabbage.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kartoffel-solanum-tuberosum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Potato<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the stew.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/lauch-allium-porrum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Leek<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other winter vegetable.<\/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>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Cabbage, Savoy, raw<\/em>.<\/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>Mangesi L, Zakarija-Grkovic I. <em>Treatments for breast engorgement during lactation.<\/em> Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016; (6): CD006946.<\/li>\n<li>Traka M, Mithen R. <em>Glucosinolates, isothiocyanates and human health.<\/em> Phytochemistry Reviews 2009; 8:269\u2013282.<\/li>\n<li>German Nutrition Society (DGE): <em>Reference values for nutrient intake - Vitamin K.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wirsing (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda) Botanischer Name Brassica oleracea var. sabaudaKreuzbl\u00fctler (Brassicaceae) Verwendet wird Die Bl\u00e4ttergekocht, ged\u00fcnstet, als Wickel Geschmack Mild, leicht nussigder zarteste Kopfkohl Herkunft Norditalienbenannt nach Savoyen Bekannt f\u00fcr Vitamin C, K und Folatund Glucosinolate Saison Juni bis M\u00e4rzFr\u00fch-, Sommer- und Winterwirsing Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10144,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10145","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10145","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=10145"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10145\/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\/10144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}