18th Century Medicine- Disease, Diagnosis, Treatment
Schedule
Thu Feb 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4743 S Pioneer Rd, Allison Park, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15101 | Allison Park, PA
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Jonathan Klemens, retired clinical pharmacist and 18th Century Historian (Ravencrest Historical Writing)Surviving the 18th Century was a very perilous challenge. If war or
Indian raids did not maim or K*ll you; you could always succumb to a plethora of lethal or debilitating diseases. Disease was the daily norm. There was no understanding of disease causation, disease contraction, or transmission. Herbs, mineral springs, and
apothecary medicine were basic treatments for many conditions to rebalance the four humours and restore health. However,
aggressive treatments, when necessary, included bleeding,
blistering, and purging.
This 60-minute lecture is a comprehensive presentation covering
the miasma theory of disease, public health, medicine, dentistry,
and medical quackery.
The evening includes a unique and fascinating display of
period apothecary and medical artifacts and devices.
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Where is it happening?
4743 S Pioneer Rd, Allison Park, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15101Event Location & Nearby Stays:
