Were Toad Doctors considered legitimate medical professionals?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Toad Doctor
Toad Doctors, prevalent in the 16th to 18th centuries, were not considered legitimate medical professionals by modern standards. They were folk healers who claimed to cure ailments using toads and their secretions. While some patients reported relief, their practices lacked scientific validation and were often based on superstition rather than established medical knowledge.