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“The onion being eaten, yea though it be boyled, causeth head-ache, hurteth the eyes, and maketh a man dimme sighted, dulleth the senses, ingendreth windinesse, and provoketh overmuch sleepe, especially being eaten raw”

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John Gerard, born in 1545, was a renowned botanist. His main contribution lies in his research on plant classification and description, which has had a profound impact on the development of botany. more

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