The Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. The Grain Rain solar term means “rain produces a hundred grains”, which means that the rainfall is sufficient and timely, and the cereal crops can grow vigorously.
After the Grain Rain, the temperature rises at a faster rate, so there is a saying that “the clear and bright season will end the snow, and the Grain Rain will end the frost”. At this time, the weather was warmer, the rainfall began to increase significantly in various places, and the air humidity also gradually increased. And we must comply with the changing laws of solar terms, do a good job of protection, maintain the normal function of each viscera, make the essence, qi, and spirit abundant, and achieve a state of balance between yin and yang.
1. To prevent the aftermath of the cold, cover the cold in spring.
Although it is the Grain Rain solar term, it is in the transition stage from spring to summer. The north-south windy weather often alternates. The weather is hot and cold, and the temperature is still low in the morning and evening, so it is necessary to properly “spring cover” and change clothes in time to prevent a cold.
2. Prevent injury to the spleen, dispel dampness and nourish the spleen.
In the Grain Rain season, the air humidity is high, and dampness is most likely to attack the spleen, causing symptoms such as poor appetite, vomiting, abdominal distension, and irregular stools. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the maintenance of the spleen and stomach. It is advisable to eat more products that strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, such as yam, red bean, coix seed, lentils, crucian carp, etc. There is a folk proverb that “Don’t drink cold drinks before the Grain Rain and Summer”. Although the temperature rises faster during the Grain Rain solar term, you should not eat cold drinks to protect the spleen and stomach.
Three. Prevent liver qi and pay attention to regulating emotions.
In the Grain Rain season, natural yang qi rises sharply. In spring, it is easy to cause liver yang hyperactivity, toothache, red eyes, etc. “get angry”. In addition to avoiding staying up late, it is advisable to eat Regularly ration, do not overeat, eat ingredients with moisturizing effect, such as white fungus, mulberry, honey, etc. Emotionally prone to irritability, insomnia, anxiety, etc., special attention should be paid to maintaining an optimistic mood to prevent the emergence of “spring fire”.
Guyu solar term meal recommendation
Liver nourishing tea (2 to 3 people): 15 grams each of hawthorn and longan , 3 red dates (pitted), washed and put in a teapot, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes.
This tea can nourish liver and blood, remove blood stasis, soothe the nerves and help sleep.
After the Grain Rain, the rainfall will increase, and the rain will be wet, so try to eat less greasy food and drink some barley and red bean porridge.
I hope that some common sense about health preservation in the Grain Rain season can help you. I wish you all a happy and beautiful life!