Alexander of Tralles

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Alexander of Tralles was a physician from the 6th Century. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.19
== Life ==
During his lifetime, Alexander was considered a physician of great knowledge, but his work has not stood the test of time: much of his attempts at medicine involve the use of magical amulets and spells. 
For example, he claims that a ring set with a stone which has an engraving of Hercules strangling the Nemean Lion will help cure colic, and that goat, stones, and fevers can be cured through wearing the right phylacteries and charms. 
De Plancy states that his use of spells and amulets shows that he understood the extent of his medical knowledge and still wanted to help people despite not knowing how to do so with science. 
== Works ==
* Practical Medicine
== References ==
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