>Message text written by Lactation Information and Discussion >I now highly recommend cabbage leaf application after dental surgery. And wonder, if it works for this, what other ways might applications of cabbage be useful? Swollen joints maybe? Sports injuries?< Hi Netters, The netters that were with me 2 and 1/2 yrs ago when I had brain surgery, already have heard this. I still laugh when I think about it today. After brain surgery, sent home from ICU, I immediately but cabbage around my head. It was the only thing that would keep the swelling down, minimize the headaches, and keep my right eye from closing shut. I never did tell my neurosurgeon though. Next time I see him, I will have to tell him. I now use it on all joint injurys. IT WORKS !!!! (I keep getting stuff I send, bounced back to me. Anyone else have this problem from Compuserve???) Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela Naperville, IL - sun finally shining