“Gu Yu” will be ushered in at 10:24 on Sunday. At this time, the precipitation increases day by day, the seedlings are first planted, the crops are newly planted, the spring tea is picked, the rain is moistening the valleys, and everything is growing and prospering. All of this marks the end of late spring and the arrival of early summer. During the “Grain Rain” season, the phenological transition brings wonderful scenery: the first time “Ping Shisheng”, the emerald green duckweed began to grow in the water; “The sound of the cuckoo reminds people to hurry up the spring sowing; the three-time “Hoopoe descends on the mulberry”, the magnificent hoopoe bird flies off the mulberry forest, welcoming the birth of the silkworm baby. Grain Rain is the last solar term in the lunar spring. There is a proverb that goes, “Clear and clear snow, Grain rain and frost”. At this time, the cold wave weather is basically over, the temperature in the southern region is as high as 20-22 degrees Celsius or above, a variety of flowers are blooming, catkins are flying, tea green is full of slopes, farming is busy, there is a lot of rain, and the humidity in the air is relatively high. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that “dampness traps the spleen and soil”, dampness can easily damage the yang qi of the spleen, making the spleen’s transport and transformation function abnormal, and it is easy to suffer from physical distress, heavy muscles and joints, and appetite. Lack of energy, abdominal distention, sticky and unformed stools, skin rash, thick and greasy tongue coating. Therefore, in the Grain Rain season, while nourishing, soothing, and clearing the liver, we should also pay attention to protecting the yang qi of the spleen and stomach, enhancing the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach, and benefiting the lung, kidney, external Dispel wind, cold and dampness.
Because it is approaching spring and summer, it is easy to feel restless , especially when it rains or is in a humid environment, it is more likely to cause bad emotions. Therefore, don’t stay in a closed environment for a long time, let the room ventilate every once in a while, and choose entertainment items such as music, painting, calligraphy, etc., to achieve the effect of mindfulness. After Gu Yu, Gu Shenghua competes for beauty. Although the garden is full of spring, the pollen, dust and bacteria flying in the air also follow. They are lurking in the spring breeze, drifting around, easily falling onto clothes or being inhaled into the respiratory tract, and people with allergies and weakened immunity may be prone to allergic dermatitis, urticaria, rhinitis, cough, asthma, etc.
Follow nature, adjust health care
, it should be adjusted according to the changes of the natural environment. Then, when the seasons change, how should we prevent diseases and take care of them?
Lifestyle
Yin qi in late spring and early summer gradually disappears, yang qi gradually grows, Go to bed early and get up early, don’t stay up late,in order to comply with the law of “rising hair” in nature;“Spring cover” should Moderate, increase or decrease clothing according to the temperature; Don’t live in wetlands for a long time, avoid dampness from invading joints and internal organs; those with allergies should pay attention to self-protection when going out , try to avoid contact with dust, pollen, etc.
Spiritual health
As the saying goes: “Spring is sleepy and autumn is lacking in summer and summer naps”, the arrival of spring should have been invigorating the yang energy, but in the Grain Rain season, although the yang energy is newly born, the rainfall also The yin qi restricts the growth of yang qi, so the human body is prone to drowsiness and depression during the Grain Rain season. There needs to be a scientific method to get out of the emotional trough and say goodbye to the spring depression. So what should we do?
1 Liver-soothing music therapy
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in the spring, the liver qi is the main order, the liver is in charge of soothing and regulating emotions, and it changes in response to the spring. If the liver qi is depressed, it will lead to low mood in spring and depression in spring. Therefore, it is very important to regulate emotional well-being in spring.You can listen to some soothing and light music, such as “Eighteen Beats of Hu Jia” and so on. Liver-soothing music is based on the horn tune, with a melodious style, vibrant melody, melodious melody, cordial and hearty tunes, comfortable and melodious, and has the characteristics of “wood”. The angle sound enters the liver, which has obvious effects on the liver of traditional Chinese medicine.
Diet and health-prevention of wind heat and cold
1Gu Yu Qingre Tea
Composition:5 grams of honeysuckle, 5 grams of nasturtium, appropriate amount of green tea. Soak in 1 cup of water and apply the medicine for 20 minutes before drinking.< /span>Efficacy:Evacuate wind and heat. Indications: prevent wind-heat colds and sore throat.In the Grain Rain season, the temperature is higher than that in winter, but For a year as a whole, The temperature is moderate and the rainfall is plentiful. At this time, the best way to prevent a cold due to wind-heat is to drink “Grain Rain Tea”. In ancient times, there was a custom of “walking the Grain Rain”. On the day of Grain Rain, young women would go to the village to visit relatives. . It is said that the tea on this day of Guyu will clear fire, ward off evil spirits, improve eyesight, etc., so there is the custom of picking tea in Guyu in the south. No matter what the weather is on Guyu day, people will go to Chashan to pick some new tea and drink it back to pray for health. For example, silver flower tea, nasturtium tea, green tea, etc. can help to disperse wind-heat and prevent wind-heat cold.
Massage Wellness
In late spring and early summer, dampness easily invades the human body, especially the joints and the spleen and stomach. >Therefore, for the Grain Rain solar term, acupoint massage or moxibustion can be used to help eliminate dampness, nourish the liver and spleen, and prevent and treat related diseases.
Medicated diet to strengthen the spleen and enjoy the summer
The Grain Rain season is also a period when the spleen is strong,< /strong>Even people with weak spleen and stomach may show the illusion that the function of the spleen and stomach has improved at this time, and the maintenance of the spleen and stomach cannot be ignored at this time.
Pay attention to eating less sour foods in your diet, and eat more sweet and bland foods such as yam, red beans, and herbs. , lentils, coix seed, wax gourd, lotus root, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, etc. The turn of spring and summer is the season of high incidence of influenza. Soybean sprouts and toona sinensis can enhance the body’s antiviral ability, while spinach can nourish the liver, clear the liver, and clear the stomach and heat toxins. Here are two medicated diets that dispel dampness, strengthen the spleen, and improve immunity for your reference.
1Husheng SoupMaterials: 1 handful of fresh shepherd’s purse, 1 handful of radish, half a root of burdock, 2 to 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, appropriate amount of oil, salt and vinegar. Method:Put water in a pot, add a proper amount of oil and salt, add shiitake mushrooms, soak and cut burdock (soaked in vinegar water), after the cold water is boiled, add the radish and simmer for 20 minutes, and finally add the shepherd’s purse. Efficacy: dampness and spleen, sore throat and cough. Precautions: Use with caution for those with deficiency of the spleen and stomach and colds due to wind-cold. Pregnant women can eat it after 3 months of pregnancy. It is recommended to take it after evaluating the constitution of a Chinese physician.
Materials:Chixiaodou (be careful not toIt is red bean), stir-fried coix seed and take the amount in equal proportions. Method:Wash red bean and coix seed, put them in a pot, soak in water for more than 2 hours; After soaking, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and cook for about 2 hours; add rock sugar 20 minutes before cooking, and cook until the rock sugar melts, then turn off the heat. Efficacy: Invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, diuresis and swelling. Precautions: patients with severe stomach problems and pregnant women should use it with caution, and diabetic patients may not use rock sugar. It is recommended to take it after the TCM doctor has evaluated the constitution.
Moxibustion massage, spleen health care
, “Those who follow the four seasons will prosper, and those who go against them will be hurt.” Health needs vary from person to person depending on the time and place, and conform to the four seasons. In view of the characteristics of both dampness and temperature in the Grain Rain season, which is easy to damage the spleen, acupoint massage can be used to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and moxibustion can be used to warm the yang, reduce dampness, and clear the meridians. Moisture, on the other hand, can resist the intrusion of moisture into the human body, and prevent diseases before they become ill.
strong>Commonly used acupoints for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: Zusanli, Pishu, Zhongwan, Tianshu, Yinlingquan, Fenglong, Taibai, etc. Moxibustion method: You can choose from 4 acupoints, daily Moxibustion at each point is about 20~30 minutes, and you can rest for 1~2 days every 10 days of moxibustion, just warm moxibustion. Notes:Patients with yin deficiency need to adjust the acupoints selected for moxibustion, please consult a professional physician before applying, and Pay attention to the distance of moxibustion to prevent burns.
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When the weather is clear, the year returns to spring again.
Huaxia Zhucheng fights against the new crown, it’s not too late to see Jin Chenghua.
May you all be in a “gu”, and your liver and spleen will be healthy and healthy!
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This article is compiled from: “Health and Wellness in Traditional Chinese Medicine” 2020-04 -01 issue of “Gu Yusheng all things, removing dampness and health care” by Chen Yun; 2021-04-01 issue “Qingming grain rain nourishes the liver and regulates the spleen” by: Liu Shaogui;< span>The 2018-04-15 issue of “Life World” “Jichun Health Talk” Authors:Ma Shuran; Tianyi;Xinhua
Editor: Liu Di
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