What does it mean to eat the three treasures during the Lesser Heat? Is the Lesser Heat the first dog days of summer?
There is a folk custom of eating three treasures during the Lesser Heat solar term. So what are the "three treasures"? Is the first day of the dog days coming after the Lesser Heat solar term ? The Lesser Heat and Greater Heat solar terms also mostly occur in June, so people call June the "Summer Month". If you want to know more about the auspicious and inauspicious days in the sixth lunar month of 2019, please visit the special topic on the sixth lunar month of 2019 on Shuimoxiansheng.com.What does it mean to eat the three treasures during Lesser Heat?Three treasures to eat during the Lesser Heat solar term: eel, lotus root, and mung bean sprouts1. Eel, one of the three treasures. There is a saying among the people that "eels in Lesser Heat are better than ginseng". Eels eaten one month before and after Lesser Heat are the most nutritious. Chinese medicine believes that eels are warm in nature and sweet in taste. They have the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, nourishing the liver and spleen, eliminating rheumatism, and strengthening the muscles and bones. Eels are most suitable to eat during the Lesser Heat, as they can prevent diarrhea caused by indigestion of food in summer and can also protect the cardiovascular system. In addition, this period is often the remission period for diseases such as chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. According to the theory of treating winter diseases in summer, using eels for nourishment at this time can better replenish the middle and benefit the qi, nourish the liver and spleen, eliminate rheumatism, and strengthen the muscles and bones. 2. Lotus root, one of the three treasures , is nutritious and refreshing. When the air is dry and water is insufficient, eating lotus root regularly can cool the blood, nourish yin, and clear away heat. Solving the problem of nosebleeds can be said to be a piece of cake. For the elderly, summer lotus root is a good food for nourishing the spleen and stomach. In addition, lotus root is also a health food for people with high blood pressure, liver disease, lack of appetite, iron deficiency anemia, and malnutrition. You can simmer the fresh lotus root over low heat, then slice it and add appropriate amount of honey to eat it as a cold dish. Eating lotus root in summer can help calm the nerves and help sleep. 3. Mung bean sprouts, one of the three treasures . In the hot summer, cooking a dish of mung bean sprouts can clear away heat, detoxify, and promote diuresis and remove dampness. At the same time, mung bean sprouts are low in calories, but high in water and fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and have a laxative effect. They are recognized as a good product for summer weight loss and a healthy vegetable for patients with constipation. They also have good therapeutic value for patients with esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and rectal cancer. In addition, mung bean sprouts are cold in nature, and eating too much can easily damage the stomach qi. Therefore, people with chronic enteritis, spleen and stomach deficiency, and chronic gastritis should not eat too much. Is Lesser Heat the first dog days of summer?Lesser Heat is not the first or second heat of the year. As the saying goes, "The heat is in the third heat of the year." In my country, the dog days of summer usually occur after the third Geng day after the summer solstice, which is the so-called "the first dog days after the third Geng day after the summer solstice".There are only 15 days between Lesser Heat and Summer Solstice, while the Dog Days usually occur 20 days after Summer Solstice. Therefore, the Dog Days have not yet arrived during Lesser Heat, but will begin about 5 days after Lesser Heat. There are three hot days in a row, each of which lasts for ten days, and this is calculated according to the ten number of the heavenly stems. Therefore, the three dog days are divided into: the third Geng day after the summer solstice is the beginning day of the first dog day. The date of the beginning of the dog days can be simply expressed by the four-character formula "Summer Solstice Three Gengs", that is, starting from the third "Geng" day after the summer solstice, the first dog days is 10 days, the middle dog days is 10 days or 20 days, and the last dog days is 10 days. The "ganzhi calendar" was popular in ancient my country. The days were recorded in a cycle using 60 different names formed by matching 10 heavenly stems with 12 earthly branches. Any day containing the character Geng is called Geng Day. 2019 Summer Solstice Date: June 21, 2019 The first Geng Day after the summer solstice in 2019 is June 22, 2019 (Geng Yin Day) The second Geng day after the summer solstice in 2019: July 2, 2019 (Gengzi Day) The third Geng day after the summer solstice in 2019: July 12, 2019 (Gengxu Day) The first day of the "fu" season this year is July 12, 2019 (Gengxu Day). Because the first dog days lasts for 10 days, this year's first dog days is from July 12th to July 21st. As the saying goes, "A good fate is not as good as good luck." A person's destiny is already determined, and the only thing that can be controlled is his or her "luck." Unexpected changes in the world may happen at any time, so use Mr. Shui Mo's [Premium Calculation] function to learn more about your fortune in 2019! |
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