Today’s Great Heat is the twelfth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms, and also the last solar term of summer. At this time, it is before and after the “midsummer” period, with the strongest sunshine, the highest temperature, and a combination of hot and humid conditions. It is the hottest period of the year, as the folk saying goes, “Little heat and big heat, steaming on top and boiling on the bottom”.
The Great Heat is divided into three seasons: the first season is when the decaying grass becomes fireflies, and fireflies dance on summer nights; The soil is moist and hot, and the weather is hot and humid; During periods of heavy rain, frequent thunderstorms bring brief coolness.
Customs and cuisine
Customs vary from place to place: along the coast of Zhejiang, there is a tradition of sending “Great Heat Boats” to pray for peace and prosperity; Eating fairy grass (burning fairy grass) to cool down is popular in Guangdong, Fujian and other places; In the southern region of Shandong, there is a custom of “drinking hot sheep”. Fucha and sun dried Fuchang are also effective remedies for relieving summer heat that have been passed down to this day.
Health Reminder
At this time, the focus of health preservation is on relieving heat and dampness, regulating yin and yang. The diet should be light, and you can eat more heat clearing foods such as winter melon, mung beans, bitter melon, etc. It is recommended to stay up late and wake up early in daily life, take a nap in the afternoon to restore energy, and the air conditioning temperature should not be too low to avoid being too cold and causing “yin heat”. Outdoor workers should pay attention to sun protection and hydration to prevent heatstroke.
Although summer heat is intense, it is also the season for the growth of all things. May you take care of yourself in the scorching summer and wait for the cool autumn.
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