Antiscorbutic:Herbal Sources Of Vitamin C
Plants that a good sources of Vitamin C. These plants were valued in the past for the prevention of scurvy. Add some tasty rose hips to your favorite herbal tea for a great source of bio-available vitamin C.
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Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia -
Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum minimum -
Horseradish root, Armoracia rusticana -
Horsetail, Equisetum arvense -
Kelp/Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosis -
Lemon, Citrus limonum -
Lime Oil, Citrus aurantifolia -
Noni, Morinda citrifolia -
Orange, Citrus sinensis, Citrus spp. -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Sheep Sorrel, Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris -
Shepherd's Purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris
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