Here's one interesting story about the source for a cure. I swear, to the God of Israel I will not reveal it. She then divulged it to him and on the next day he referred to it in the course of lecturing. He mentioned to her originally. This story was brought up to show that sores on gums were internal sores, not external sores.
Scurvy is different because though starting in the mouth it extends to the intestines.
If he places anything between his teeth, blood comes from the gums. Leaven-water with olive oil and salt. It is different with a distinguished man. Rue in honey, or parsley in strong wine. An abscess is a forerunner of fever.