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What vitamin c food did Captain Cook give his crew to cure scurvy?
Captain James Cook was especially known for feeding his crew sauerkraut, or pickled cabbage, which was rich in vitamin C.
What sickness did James Cook find a cure for?
Hemost certainly knew that vitamin C rich foods fruits were good for scurvey, but he was dead for 20 years before lemons and limes started being given to sailors.
Who discovered the cure for scurvy?
Scurvy was documented by Hippocrates, and Egyptians have recorded its symptoms as early as 1550 BC. The knowledge that consuming foods containing vitamin C is a cure for scurvy has been repeatedly forgotten and rediscovered. In the modern era a Scottish surgeon in the British Royal Navy named James Lind first proved scurvy could be treated with citrus fruit. His advice was not implemented by the Royal Navy for several decades.
How did cartier cure scurvy?
he used white cedar bark and leaves
What did father Damien invent?
father damien invent a cure for leprosy!!
What chemicals were used in the cure for scurvy?
The vitamin C (and vegetables and fruits containing this vitamin).
Do you have to drink wee if you get scurvy?
No, because scurvy is a lack of vitamin C, and your wee contains no vitamins what- so- ever. The real cure for scurvy is to eat an orange, or another fresh fruit or vegtable high in vitamin C.
What did mariners believe they could touch to be cured of scurvy?
Sailors believed the touch of earth could cure scurvy before they realized that Vitamin C would prevent it.
Who used lime juice to prevent scurvy for the first time?
because scurvy is a lack of vitamins in your bones so enough lemon juice should help it but maybe not cure it
Which herbs helped prevent scurvy and malaria?
Lemons, limes, oranges and citrus fruits help prevent scurvy. A commonly used cure and prevention for malaria is boiled horsetail and carnuckles.
Why did someone in the 18 century had idea of giving sailors lime juice to cure scurvy?
because they are stupid
What are the release dates for Captain Jinks' Cure - 1917?
Captain Jinks' Cure - 1917 was released on: USA: 19 February 1917
