What was the relationship between Toad Doctors and herbalists?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Toad Doctor
Toad Doctors, often associated with folk medicine, were believed to possess magical abilities to heal ailments, sometimes using toads in their practices. Herbalists, on the other hand, focused on using plants and herbs for medicinal purposes. While both sought to heal, Toad Doctors incorporated superstition and folklore, whereas herbalists relied more on empirical knowledge of plants.