Description
The American Institute of Homeopathy is the oldest extant national professional medical organization in the US, founded in 1844. Homeopathy was an early form of alternative medicine in the US, many of whom had begun as physicians with conventional university medical training. The organization was formed to govern and set standards for practitioners and to share pharmaceutical information among them. It grew steadily during the 19th century and held annual meetings in different locations.
Engraved metal band: American Institute of Homoeopathy. Presented By F.H. Orme 1887.
Condition: Generally very good with the usual overall light wear and handling from usage. Metal label with some tarnish and oxidation.
References:
Kitsos, William E. “History of AIH — Our Heritage — Our Future.” American Institute of Homeopathy. https://homeopathyusa.org/history-of-aih-our-heritage-our-future/ (7 February 2024).
Orme, F.H., M.D. Address Delivered by the President of the American Institute of Homeopathy. Atlanta, Georgia: W.H. Scott, 1887. Online at: https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/bookviewer?PID=nlm:nlmuid-101204592-bk (7 February 2024).
Transactions of the Thirty-Ninth Session of the American Institute of Homæopathy. Pittsburgh: Stevenson & Foster, 1886. page xi. Online at: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Transactions_of_the_Session_of_the_Ameri/40lYAAAAMAAJ (7 February 2024).
