840. Rain-water caught the first of June will cure freckles. It will not putrefy.
Massachusetts.
841. An Indian doctor used for inflammation of the eyes rain-water caught on the third, fourth, and fifth of June. It is said that this will not putrefy.
New Hampshire.
842. The first water that falls in June is supposed to cure all skin diseases; and I am informed “it is dretful good for the insides, too.”
Westford, Mass.
843. Water in which a blacksmith has cooled his iron is a cure for freckles.
MISCELLANEOUS.
844. It is believed that “piercing the ear” will cure weak eyes or strengthen the eyes. It is often done to children for this purpose.