About Us
The Colonial Medicine Institute is dedicated to researching medical and surgical practices of colonial America (16th-18th century) with emphasis on indigenous herbal remedies. Exploring the theory of disease rooted in the four humors concept along with favored treatments of the period offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Even from a 21st century perspective, some aspects of medicine have progressed while other have only slightly changed.
“My hope is that anyone with any interest in medical history will enjoy this concise outline of 18th century medicine and surgery.”
Meet the Author
Dr. Christine Miller has a PhD in Christian Crusader Medical History along with specializing in lower extremity wound healing. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Council for America’s Military Past (CAMP) and also participates as an Advisory Board Member to the Florida Council for History Education (FLCHE). Christine is the Native American Committee Chair for the Maria Jefferson Chapter (St. Augustine) of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). The love of history and preserving the past are a family affair - her son, Vincent, is already a historian in training!
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Our Books
This book is a guide to military medicine in colonial America during the 18th century. It examines the common practices and treatments as well as the notable people involved in developing military medicine through the American Revolution.
This is a historic overview of the Spanish Military hospital in St Augustine, Florida from its inception in the 1790’s to the present using exhibits from the hospital to show how it functioned during its heyday.
This book showcases many common herbal remedies used by the residents of colonial Florida from the 16th century until the early part of the 19th century. Each herb is shown along with a description of its uses.
