SCURVY IS ANOTHER VITAMIN C DEFIECENCY DISEASE.

• Scurvy leads to the formation of liver spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from all mucous membranes and the spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs

• a Scurvy sufferer looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized.

Long ago, Scurvy was common among sailors and pirates, mainly those who were out at at for long periods, who did not eat much fruit and vegetables. Its cause and cure has been known in many native cultures since prehistory.

In 1536, a French explorer Jacques Cartier, exploring theSt Lawrence River, used the local natives' knowledge to save his men who were dying of scurvy by boiling the needles of the arbor vitae and tree (Eastern White Cedar) to make a tea that was later shown to contain 50 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams.

Today, we don't boil needles of certain trees. We just eat fruit and vegetables rich in Vitamin C such as Lime, Oranges, and lemons. :D