What does the solar term in Grain Rain mean? What traditional food does Grain Rain eat?

1 What does the solar term in Grain Rain mean? Grain Rain means "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys". The seasonal precipitation in Grain Rain increased obviously. The seedlings in the field are newly planted, and the new crops need rain very much. Only when the rainfall is sufficient and timely can cereal crops thrive. The arrival of Grain Rain season generally indicates that rainfall will increase, but it does not mean that it will rain in Grain Rain on this day, but it is more likely to rain around Grain Rain.

Grain Rain, like rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term reflecting precipitation and ancient farming culture.

Will it be cold after Grain Rain? Usually not.

Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring, and the weather will get warmer gradually. The temperature in the south rises rapidly. Generally, in late April, the average temperature is 20℃-22℃, which is more than 2 degrees higher than that in mid-April, except for parts of northern and western South China. In the eastern part of South China, there are often days when the temperature is above 30 degrees, and the low-altitude valley has entered the summer, which will produce a certain sense of heat, so there is generally no cold feeling.

What traditional food does Grain Rain eat and drink Grain Rain tea?

Tea farmers in Fujian will pick fresh tea leaves in Grain Rain to make Grain Rain tea, and pick them in the morning. Grain Rain tea is green in color, soft in leaves and contains many vitamins and amino acids. It is said that drinking tea in Grain Rain on this day has the effects of clearing fire, exorcising evil spirits and improving eyesight. Therefore, no matter what the weather is in Grain Rain, people will go to Chashan to pick some new tea to drink.

What food does Grain Rain eat that is good for health? After the solar term in Grain Rain, the rainfall increased and the humidity in the air gradually increased. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent dampness, pay attention to window ventilation, strengthen warmth, avoid catching cold, get more sunshine and keep proper exercise.

If you feel that there is moisture in your body, you should reduce the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods in your daily diet and increase some diuretic and dampness-removing foods, such as corn, poria cocos, wax gourd, coix seed and red beans.