James Lind quotes

James Lind was a Scottish physician and pioneering scientist in naval medicine. His groundbreaking clinical trial demonstrated that citrus fruits could prevent and cure scurvy among sailors. He laid the foundation for modern clinical research and public health interventions. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Into this pour the purified juice: and put it into a pan of water come almost to a boil and continue nearly in the state of boiling until the juice is found to be the consistency of a thick syrup when cold. It is then when cold, to be corked up in a bottle for use.

James Lind

The other was the best recovered in his condition; and being now pretty well, was appointed nurse to the rest of the sick. Next to oranges, I thought the cyder had the best effects.

James Lind

They all in general had putrid gums, the spots and lassitude, with weakness of their knees.

James Lind

Of this they drank half a pint every day, and sometimes more or less, as it operated, by way of gentle physic. Two others had each two oranges and one lemon given them every day. These they ate with greediness, at different times, upon an empty stomach.

James Lind