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Why did herbal tea cure scurvy?

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15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Scurvy is a condition that results from an extreme vitamin C deficiency. An herbal tea high in vitamin C, such as rose hip tea is an effective treatment for the condition. Not all herbal teas can or should be used in the treatment of scurvy as not all herbal teas contain vitamin C.

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