Apothecary

Contributors:

Introduction:

In Colonial Times there were many in need of medicine and “health heeling”, whether it was because of “diseases” like malaria or because of the lack of food. It was a struggle for many of the new English settlers who were surrounding by sick strangers and friends. Mosquitoes carried many illnesses that didn’t go away without medical treatment. In Colonial America the apothecary was significant because it was the only place that provided medicine, professional assistance, and surgical tools.

Interviews:

For our interviews we went to the direct source. In this case, I interviewed the apothecary. The main things I learned from the apothecary was...

• Most herbs and ingredients were shipped from Europe
• A lot of the surgery was performed in the Apothecary shop. Most surgical tools were kept in the apothecary shop.
• All Ingredients were kept in decorative jars and labeled drawers.
• The apothecary was trained as a doctor, to help perform surgery and to help as midwives.

Bibliography:

Thorp, D. (ED) “Apothecaries” Colonial America

Groller, Danybury CT. 1998

Wilbur, Keith. “Revolutionary Medicine”

Globe Pequot Pres, October 1997

Apothecary Shop Owner

Personal Interview

25 October 2007

online

www.history.org/search/verity_search_results.cfm

online

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apothecary