Maryland: Dr. Kunal Sood, a pain management specialist in the US, points to an inexpensive and unconventional way to reduce joint pain, wrapping cabbage leaves on the affected area.
Expert Dr. Kunal Sood shared a post on TikTok in which he explained that cabbage leaves have been used as a primary remedy in some cultures to reduce both inflammation and pain.
The leaves are believed to contain various compounds with potential anti-inflammatory properties, they said. The leaves are usually applied to the affected joints after cooling.
A study published in 2022 found that applying a cabbage leaf compress to the affected area for one hour was as effective as applying a cooling gel pad for 20 minutes in improving knee function and reducing pain in osteoarthritis patients. Is.
Osteoarthritis is a joint condition in which the bones become extremely weak over time. It is the most common form of arthritis worldwide.
