Question

Why didn't this cure the plague:

“Plague-stricken patients hang toads around their necks, either dead or alive, whose venom should, within a few days, draw out the poison”.

Henrée de Rochas
Physician
Lyon, France 134

Answer 1

because back then people had very religious and superstitious beliefs, naturally they would turn to doctors which were most likely interested in money. plus, this didnt make sense since you cant draw poison out with poison, what logic is there in that. what is this sorcery.

Answer 2

Because hanging a toad around your neck is not going to cure anything

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