What type of medicine did the people in the middle colonies use?

In the middle colonies, people primarily relied on a mix of traditional European herbal remedies and Indigenous practices for medicine. Common treatments included the use of herbs, plant-based remedies, and homemade concoctions for various ailments. Additionally, practitioners such as midwives and local healers played significant roles in healthcare, often providing care during childbirth and treating common illnesses. As the colonies developed, some formal medical training began to emerge, but many relied on folk medicine and community knowledge.