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Using period references, Greg Susla reveals the various ways belladonna was used to treat injuries during the American Civil War.

Discover how Civil War medical personnel adapted following a battle which took place 250 miles from adequate shelter and supplies.

In an age many consider to be medically archaic, medical professionals were already making connections between good ventilation, cleanliness, and health.

Retired pharmacist Greg Susla spotlights the medical benefits of foxglove and how it was used during the American Civil War.

One of our most common questions is “Where did all those soldiers go to the bathroom?” Find out how Civil War surgeons grappled with all that waste.

From grandma’s apple pie to Doc Goodin’s poison ivy remedy, Greg Susla talks about the various ways medicinal plants were used during the Civil War.

Hear museum volunteer and retired pharmacist Greg Susla describe the restoration process of the Pry House medicinal herb garden.

Read about the relationship between body snatching and the development of medical education in the United States

Private William McCarter's treatment after the battle of Fredericksburg is an excellent case study of Civil War medical care.