James Lind

“On the 20th of May, 1747, I took twelve patients in the scurvy, on board the Salisbury at sea.”

“Their cases were as similar as I could have them. They all in general had putrid gums, the spots and lassitude, with weakness of their knees.”

“Two others took two oranges and one lemon given them every day.”

“The consequence was, that the most sudden and visible good effects were perceived from the use of the oranges and lemons.”

“The scurvy is a disease of a very peculiar nature... admitting of one general method of cure.”

“The most effectual remedy for this disease are vegetables of all kinds; but especially the acid kind.”

“Some were of opinion that the sea-air was the principal cause... others imagined it to be owing to the want of fresh vegetables and greens.”