Did Toad Doctors have any notable successes or failures?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Toad Doctor
Toad Doctors, practitioners in the 19th century who used toads for medicinal purposes, had mixed results. Notable successes included treating ailments like warts and skin conditions, as toad secretions were believed to have healing properties. However, many of their methods were based on superstition, leading to failures and skepticism in the medical community, ultimately resulting in their decline.