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Cure

To avoid the swelling of a minor contusion; one should cover
the contusion with a heavy piece of metal and press. When the
metal feels hot on the contusion, remove it. There will be no
swelling, but there might be discoloration of the skin.

Submitter comment: My informant received this information from her grandmother
when she was a young girl.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Lansing

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Mineral
BELIEF -- Method of Curing

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