As one of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, the mango seed marks the deepening of summer and the busyness of agricultural activities. During this period, the temperature gradually rises, the rain increases, and the crops grow vigorously, which is an important time node in the farming culture. At the same time, it is also a key period of health preservation in the culture of traditional Chinese medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine believes that at this time, we should adapt to the changes in nature and adjust our diet and living habits to achieve the purpose of health preservation.
First, the agricultural significance of the mango solar term
Miscanthus seeds, literally means "the wheat with miscanthus is harvested quickly, and the rice with miscanthus can be planted", which means that wheat and other miscanthus crops in the northern region are mature and need to be harvested in time; The southern region is suitable for sowing crops such as rice. During this period, farmers are busy in the fields to ensure that the crops are harvested in time in order to obtain a good harvest.
2. Miscanthus and traditional Chinese medicine for health preservation
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the weather is hot and humid during the mango planting season, and the human body is prone to symptoms such as fatigue and loss of appetite. Therefore, the health preservation during the period of miscanthus planting should focus on the following aspects:
1. Diet
Traditional Chinese medicine advocates the "homology of medicine and food", and in the season of mango planting, you should choose some foods that have the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, strengthening the spleen and dissolving dampness.
As:
- Mung bean: It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling.
- Barley: It has the effect of water infiltration, spleen and diarrhea.
- Bitter gourd: It can clear the heart and eyes, and is suitable for summer consumption.
2. Living adjustments
In the season of miscanthus planting, we should conform to the characteristics of yang and yin decline in nature, and appropriately adjust the work and rest time. After planting, you can take a proper rest at noon to eliminate fatigue. Get enough sleep and avoid overexertion.
3. Emotional recuperation
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive mood swings will affect the function of the internal organs, so it is necessary to maintain a comfortable mood and avoid emotional agitation during the period of mango planting.
4. Sports and health
Moderate exercise can help strengthen the body and improve blood circulation. However, strenuous exercise in the scorching sun or hot periods should be avoided to avoid heat stroke.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for the season of mango planting
According to the characteristics of the miscanthus season, Chinese medicine also has some traditional prescriptions and therapies, such as:
Hakka Tea
Lotus leaves have the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, diuresis and weight loss, and are suitable for drinking in summer.
Sixty-one scattered
It is composed of talc and licorice, which has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, diluting dampness and stopping diarrhea, and is suitable for symptoms such as heat stroke and diarrhea in summer.
Cupping therapy
Cupping can dredge the meridians, reconcile qi and blood, and have a certain relieving effect on the physical discomfort caused by heavy humidity in summer.
IV. Conclusion
Mangzhong, a solar term full of farming culture and traditional Chinese medicine health wisdom. In modern life, although we are no longer directly engaged in farming, we can still absorb the wisdom of health preservation, conform to nature, and adjust our lifestyles to achieve the purpose of physical and mental health.
By understanding the miscanthus species, we are not only able to better adapt to the changing seasons, but also gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese culture.
Reviewer: Gu Wei, chief Chinese pharmacist of Huizhou Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Author: Qiu Jinling, Huizhou Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine