10:24 on April 20th “Grain Rain”: Watch the valleys grow and listen to the spring rain

“Grain rain and spring sunshine, mountains and rivers dark green”. When the sun reaches 30 degrees ecliptic longitude, the “Grain Rain” solar term arrives. “Gu Yu” will be ushered in at 10:24 on April 20th, Beijing time. At this time, the precipitation is increasing day by day, the seedlings are first planted, the new crops are planted, the spring tea is picked, the rain is moistening the grains, and all things are growing and prospering. All of this marks the end of late spring and the arrival of early summer.

Historical scholar and researcher at Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences Luo Shuwei said that on April 19, 20 or 21 of the Gregorian calendar every year, The beginning of the “Grain Rain” solar term, it is the sixth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms, and it is also the last solar term in spring. “Grain Rain” means “rain produces a hundred grains”. Like “rain water”, “little full”, “little snow” and “heavy snow”, they are all solar terms that represent precipitation conditions, and are also a reflection of farming culture on the seasons.

In the “Grain Rain” season, the phenological transition brings wonderful scenery: once the “Ping Begins”, the emerald green duckweed begins to grow in the water; The second stage is “singing the dove and brushing its feathers”, the sound of the cuckoo reminds people to hurry up the spring sowing; the third stage is “hoopoo descends on the mulberry”, the magnificent hoopoe bird flies off the mulberry forest, welcoming the birth of the silkworm baby.

“Gu Yu” is the turn of spring and summer, how should the public maintain health? In combination with the advice of health care experts, Luo Shuwei reminded that the temperature will rise after the “Grain Rain”, but the rain is frequent, the air humidity is gradually increasing, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. You should adjust your clothes according to the ambient temperature to prevent moisture from entering the body from exposed places. , induce chronic diseases such as neuralgia. The elderly and children especially should pay attention to changing clothes at any time, not only to keep warm, but also to “spring cover” to prevent “spring fire” or the occurrence of colds.

In terms of dietary conditioning, it conforms to the principle of four-season health preservation. After “Grain Rain”, the yang qi rises sharply, which can easily lead to internal heat and anger, which can cause inflammation of the nasal cavity and gums, or dizziness, dry eyes and red eyes. It is advisable to reduce the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods, and eat more cereals rich in B vitamins, which can protect the liver and gastric mucosa at the same time; moderate consumption of Xinwensheng loose food, with a reasonable diet structure, can prevent diseases, and can also help Lay the foundation for a peaceful summer.

In the late spring, the air in the wild is fresh, which is a good time to cultivate and consolidate. You can choose appropriate sports for exercise, or you can go to the countryside. Spring outing can promote the smooth flow of qi and blood, improve heart and lung function, unblock the heart and chest, evacuate stagnation, and nourish one’s emotions, but people with allergies should pay attention to prevent the occurrence of diseases such as pollen allergy.