George Cleghorn

George Cleghorn

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George Cleghorn was an 18th-century Scottish physician known for his significant contributions to the study of quinine and its effects on malaria. His research laid the groundwork for the use of quinine in tonic water, which became a key ingredient in the popular gin and tonic drink, illustrating Edinburgh's historical connection to the development of medicinal practices in maritime contexts.

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Edinburgh doctor George Cleghorn wrote numerous papers about quinine - more specifically its ability to protect against malaria – in the 18th century.

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