September 22, 21:03
We officially enter the Autumn EquinoxThere are six solar terms in autumnBeginning of Autumn – End of Heat – White Dew – Autumn Equinox – Cold Dew – Frost DescentThe Autumn Equinox has two meaningsFirst, it marks the halfway point of autumn90 days of autumn have officially passed halfSecond, it also divides day and night equallyToday, day and night are of equal length
Recall
The Spring Equinox marks the sprouting of all things
Yin diminishes and Yang increases, with longer daylight
The Summer Solstice marks the peak of Yang, with all things thriving
The Winter Solstice marks the peak of Yin, with all things hidden, gathering strength
With the arrival of the Autumn EquinoxAll things in heaven and earth matureYin energy increasingly prevailsNight will grow longer
The Autumn Equinox is a transitional period from heat to cold
It is the solar term where the changes of Yin and Yang are most evident
It is the watershed where Yin energy gradually increases and Yang energy gradually declines
The Autumn Equinox has three phasesFirst phase: Thunder begins to ceaseAncient people believed that thunder occurs due to the abundance of Yang energyAfter the Autumn Equinox, Yang energy gradually weakensYin energy becomes vigorousThere will be little thunder after the Autumn EquinoxSecond phase: Insects begin to hide“Hide” refers to fine mud“Hide” means to build houses like a mud workerInsects come out of their burrows during the Awakening of InsectsAfter playing all summer, they now return home to build nestsPreparing for winterThird phase: Water begins to dry upAfter the Autumn EquinoxRainfall will significantly decreaseMoisture will no longer be as abundant as in summerThe water levels in lakes and rivers will also decreaseThe weather becomes drierEspecially in the southFinally saying goodbye to the dampnessIn summaryAfter the Autumn EquinoxThe Yang energy of heaven and earth gradually recedes, and Yin energy gradually increasesThe time of wearing shorts and skirts has officially ended
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that humans correspond with heaven and earthAfter the Autumn EquinoxHow should we maintain our health?Spring brings life, summer promotes growth, autumn harvests, and winter storesAt this time, we should also follow the four seasonsIt is time to “conserve”So how should we “conserve” in autumn?1. Conserve the mind and spiritLet’s reviewHow should we spend the summer months according to the Inner Canon?“Let the Qi leak, if what you love is outside”This stateIs like a young man in his twentiesSuddenly encountering a woman he admiresEvery day thinking aboutHow to win her heart?Summer is a season of givingAfter the Autumn EquinoxCan you still do this?Absolutely notThe Inner Canon statesIn autumn, one should… “Let the will be calm… Conserve the spirit, let the autumn Qi be even…”At this time, your mindset should be likeA noble lady of ancient times, who never leaves her home
No matter how many distractions are outsideYou must remain calmKeep your heart steadyDo not let your spirit be led astrayThus, ancient people had many rules on the Autumn EquinoxTo abstain from killing (vegetarianism)To abstain from sexual activity, to abstain from drunkenness…These are all to preventScattering one’s spirit
Traditional Chinese Medicine often says: If you do not conserve in autumn, you cannot store in winter
If the task of “conserving” in autumn is not done well
Then in winter
There will be no ammunition to store
2. Go to bed early and rise earlyAccording to the Inner CanonIn summer, one should sleep late and rise earlyIn summer, the weather is hotPeople often sleep laterIn autumn, the Inner Canon states“Go to bed early and rise early, rise with the rooster”Your schedule should align with the roosterWaking earlyCan help to follow the rising Yang energy and nourish the lung QiGoing to bed early can nourish both Yang and YinIt can “conserve” and nourish essence and Qi
3. Nourish Yang in spring and summer, nourish Yin in autumn and winterAfter the Autumn EquinoxYang energy gradually hides beneath the groundYin energy gradually increases above groundThe temperature becomes coolerCooling happens more rapidlyHumans correspond with heaven and earthPeople will also follow natureYang energy will gradually hide from the surfaceAs the Yang energy in the body increasesThe demand for Yin fluids will also increase(Yin and Yang need to balance each other)If at this time the body lacks Yin essenceEspecially in those with Yin deficiencyIt is easy to develop internal heatSymptoms such as irritability, dry mouth and throatOral ulcers, dry skin, dry eyesFrequent constipation, difficulty sleeping, etc.
Moreover, after today’s Autumn Equinox
We will enter the year of Gengzi with the five energies
The Inner Canon states
“The five energies fear fire, heat returns,
Yang transforms, all things grow and flourish”
This has a bit of the meaning of autumn behaving like summer
Clearly, it is the season for autumn harvest
Yet flowers and plants show signs of growth
At this time, the body’s Yang energy is not easy to gather inward
The climate will tend to be sunny and hot
Thus, we must pay more attention to
Conserving the spirit + going to bed early + Nourishing Yin, moistening the lungs, replenishing essence and blood
More nourishing Yin and moistening Yin
First Yin-nourishing and lung-moistening herb: Bai He (Lily)
Bai He has a sweet and slightly bitter taste, neutral nature
Enters the heart and lung meridians
Can nourish Yin, moisten the lungs, calm the heart and spirit
Especially suitable for hot and dry climates
For those with heat in the heart and lungs
A bowl of millet and lily porridge in the morning
Or lily and tremella soup is very refreshing
Second: Sanbao (Three Supplements) – Shan Yao (Chinese Yam)
Shan Yao has a sweet and neutral nature
Enters the lung, spleen, and kidney meridians
Shan Yao is white and enters the lungs, sweet and supplements the spleen
Its thick juice nourishes kidney essence
Can supplement the lungs, spleen, and kidneys
Especially for those with a red tongue and little coating, peeling coating
For children with a red tongue and small size, who are slightly spleen-Yin deficient
Next, they can eat more stewed Shan Yao with Bai He
Or Shan Yao and Bai He soup to nourish spleen-Yin
Third: Greatly nourishing essence and blood – Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia)
Shu Di Huang has a sweet taste and warm nature, enters the liver and kidney meridiansIts effects include nourishing blood, moistening Yin, and benefiting essence and marrowFor all cases of blood deficiency, insufficient bloodKidney Yin deficiency, as well as liver and kidney blood deficiencyLeading to various symptoms such as forgetfulness, hair loss, night sweatsInsomnia, palpitations, delayed or scanty menstruationCan all benefit from it
Ingredients20g of Tai Mushroom, 10g of Matsutake (or Chicken Leg Mushroom)A handful of peanuts, a small handful of goji berriesThree small sections of sweet corn7 red dates, one root of Shan Yao9g of Shu Di Huang, appropriate amount of sea saltMethod1. Soak Tai Mushroom and Matsutake in water until soft, wash clean2. Soak goji berries, Shu Di Huang, and peanuts for about an hour3. Peel Shan Yao and cut into sections4. Heat a pot and add a little oil5. Add Shan Yao and stir-fry for two minutes, then add half a pot of water6. Add the remaining ingredients into the pot7. After boiling, reduce to a low heat8. Simmer on low heat for over an hourAdd a little salt before drinkingThe deliciousness of Tai Mushroom and MatsutakeNeeds no further explanationGoji berries nourish the liver and kidneys, benefit essence and improve visionShan Yao strengthens the spleen, nourishes the lungs, consolidates the kidneys, and benefits essenceShu Di Huang nourishes blood, moistens Yin, and benefits essence and marrowFor those who overthink and worryAfter the Autumn Equinox, drink moreIf it feels too vegetarianYou can add a chicken leg from a black-boned chicken, or cuttlefishAlrightIn the blink of an eye, the Autumn Equinox has arrivedWinter will not be far behind in the year of GengziMany people like to say that Traditional Chinese Medicine is metaphysicalIn fact, Traditional Chinese Medicine is the most practicalIt tells us how to act according to the situationWhat to do at what timeLess daydreaming
Spring brings life, summer promotes growth, autumn harvests, and winter stores
The essence of autumn is “harvest”If autumn does not “harvest”, winter cannot storeIf autumn is not well “harvested”What will winter have to store?May everyone seizeThis autumn’s last opportunity to “harvest” wellTo prepare well for this winterStoring up food and ammunition
Nourishing Yin and moistening dryness with old fire autumn pear syrup
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