The Beauty of Seasons - Grain Rain丨April 20, 10:24 "Gu Yu": See the valleys grow and listen to the spring rain
Xinhua News Agency, Tianjin, April 19 (Reporter Zhou Runjian) "The valley is raining in the spring, and the mountains and rivers are dark and green."
When the sun reaches 30 degrees ecliptic longitude, the "Grain Rain" solar term arrives.
"Gu Yu" will be ushered in at 10:24 on April 20th, Beijing time.
At this time, the precipitation is increasing day by day, the seedlings are first planted, the new crops are planted, the spring tea is picked, the rain is moistening the grains, and all things are growing and prospering.
All of this marks the end of late spring and the arrival of early summer.
Luo Shuwei, a historian and researcher at the Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences, said that April 19, 20 or 21 of the Gregorian calendar each year marks the beginning of the "Grain Rain" solar term. It is the sixth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms, and it is also spring. The last solar term.
"Grain Rain" means "rain produces a hundred grains". Like "rain water", "little full", "little snow" and "heavy snow", they are all solar terms that represent precipitation conditions, and are also a reflection of farming culture on the seasons.
During the "Grain Rain" season, the phenological transition brings wonderful scenery: first, "Pings begin to grow", the green duckweed begins to grow in the water; "The hoopoe descends on the mulberry", the magnificent hoopoe bird flies down the mulberry forest to welcome the birth of the silkworm baby.
"Gu Yu" is the turn of spring and summer, how should the public maintain health?
In combination with the advice of health care experts, Luo Shuwei reminded that the temperature will rise after the "Grain Rain", but the rain is frequent, the air humidity is gradually increasing, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. You should adjust your clothes according to the ambient temperature to prevent moisture from entering the body from exposed places. , induce chronic diseases such as neuralgia.
The elderly and children should pay special attention to changing clothes at any time, not only to keep warm, but also to "spring cover" to prevent "spring fire" or the occurrence of colds.
In terms of dietary conditioning, it conforms to the principle of four seasons of health preservation.
After "Grain Rain", the yang qi rises sharply, which can easily lead to internal heat and anger, which can cause inflammation of the nasal cavity and gums, or dizziness, dry eyes and red eyes.
It is advisable to reduce the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods, and eat more cereals rich in B vitamins, which can protect the liver and gastric mucosa at the same time; moderate consumption of Xinwensheng loose food, with a reasonable diet structure, can prevent diseases, and also Lay the foundation for a peaceful summer.
In late spring, when the air in the wild is fresh, it is a good time to cultivate Yang and consolidate the foundation. You can choose appropriate sports for exercise, or you can go on a spring outing in the countryside to promote the smooth flow of Qi and blood, improve cardiopulmonary function, unblock your heart, evacuate stagnation, and nourish your emotions. However, people with allergies should pay attention to prevent the occurrence of diseases such as pollen allergy.
Reporter: Zhou Runjian