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Civil War Nurses

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Medical Treatments and the Rise of Homeopathy in the Civil War Era

Explore the extreme and toxic medical treatments used during the Civil War, including mercury and enemas with egg yolks and turpentine. Learn about the rise of homeopathy as a natural alternative, and the limited understanding of women's bodies during that time.

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