Long summer is which solar term in summer?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that long summer (that is, June in the lunar calendar and July and August in the solar calendar) is most suitable for invigorating the spleen. The climate in long summer is characterized by humidity, which has the greatest relationship with human spleen. The so-called "dampness passes through the spleen", so long summer is an important period for strengthening the spleen, nourishing the spleen and treating the spleen.

The long summer is also a good time for the spleen and stomach to digest and absorb nutrients, so in July and August, we should eat more foods that strengthen the spleen, such as eating more meat and eating some atractylodes macrocephala, yam and white lentils to strengthen our temper.

Eating more beans in summer, especially in dog days, can strengthen the spleen and promote diuresis. There are several kinds of beans suitable for summer consumption: mung beans, which can clear heat, eliminate dampness and strengthen the spleen; White lentils and mung beans can strengthen the spleen; Red beans can strengthen the spleen, nourish blood and nourish the heart; Red Mi Dou can strengthen the spleen and nourish blood; Coix seed can strengthen the spleen and promote diuresis; Dutch beans can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi; Peas can nourish the liver and spleen; Mung beans can nourish the liver and spleen; Soybeans can strengthen the spleen and nourish bones; Black beans can tonify spleen and kidney.

These beans can be put together with rice to cook porridge or stew meat, and the effect is very good.