Between the 15th and 18th centuries AD, many people died due to a nutritional deficiency disease known as scurvy. At that time, no one knew how to prevent it & they did not realize that it was caused by a lack of nutrition.
In 1747, James Lind, a naval surgeon in the British Royal Navy, conducted an experiment during a long sea voyage. He provided oranges to all the sailors on his ship throughout the journey. Remarkably, none of the sailors on his ship fell ill.
In contrast, many thousands on other ships, who didn’t have access to oranges, succumbed to scurvy. Following Lind’s advice, oranges were eventually supplied to sailors on other ships as well.
After consuming oranges regularly, significant health improvements were observed in all the sailors.
This led to a major breakthrough in medical history, as the world began to recognize the importance of a Vitamin C.
The person who later identified and isolated Vitamin C was Albert Szent-Györgyi, who discovered its presence in fruits like Indian gooseberries (Amla), oranges, and lemons. He was the first to prove that Vitamin C could cure scurvy, and for this groundbreaking discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1937.
While oranges naturally grow in certain regions, in India, Indian gooseberries (Amla) have been part of the tradition for over 2,000 years. Amla contains seven times more Vitamin C than oranges.
Native Special offers a delightful way to enjoy the goodness of Amla by combining it with honey to create “Honey Amla,” a treat that children will love.
