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Posts Tagged ‘Greg Susla’

Civil War Medicinal Herb Garden – How Mint Was Used As A Remedy

Posted on: February 16th, 2021

Discover how mint was used as a remedy during the Civil War era. From its leaves, its oil, and the tinctures and lozenges they made, mint is a helpful plant.

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Virtual Q&A – Civil War Medicinal Gardens with Greg Susla

Posted on: May 15th, 2020

Jake Wynn will talk with NMCWM volunteer Greg Susla about medicinal plants in the Civil War in this Facebook Live presentation.

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26th Annual Conference on Civil War Medicine

Posted on: October 12th, 2018

Scholars, practitioners, and amateur historians from across the globe gather to discuss the history of Civil War medicine and its enduring impact today.

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The Pry House Medicinal Garden – 2018 Expansion

Posted on: October 3rd, 2018

As the 2018 growing season ends, NMCWM volunteer Greg Susla recaps the expansion to the Pry House Medicinal Garden this year.

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The Healing Powers of Deadly Nightshade – Pry House Medicinal Garden

Posted on: April 23rd, 2018
A drawing of the nightshade plant

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

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Flowers to Pharmaceuticals – Civil War Medicinal Gardens

Posted on: March 3rd, 2018

Find out more about the natural remedies used to treat illness during the Civil War with Greg Susla.

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Foxglove Utilized to Treat Heart Disease During the Civil War

Posted on: February 1st, 2018

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

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Civil War Approaches to Medicinal Plants

Posted on: December 20th, 2017

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.

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Reintroducing the Pry House Medicinal Garden

Posted on: November 2nd, 2017
Western red cedar raised beds with the newly planted herbs.

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

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