Hi,
Use the cabbage cold.  It feels great, and the cold helps the swelling as
well as the other prpoerties in the cabbage.
As far as finding cabbage soothing, I would have to say that many women also
find it very effective and, IMO, that is an important thing to not leave
out.  Soothing is such a "mild" word, if you know what I mean, whereas
"effective" has more punch to it.
Cabbage is great stuff, even if there aren't any scientific studies on it.
I am currently trying to get my hubby to use it on his arms and wriss which
are swollen from carpal tunnel flare ups.  If it works, I'll let you know.
Jay Simpson, CLE
Sacramento, CA
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