Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - What are the precautions in Grain Rain season?

What are the precautions in Grain Rain season?

1, taboo: I often live in a humble abode and don't like sports.

Grain Rain should exercise to nourish Yang in season, because "exercise nourishes Yang". After the collection season in winter, spring and March, Grain Rain should do more outdoor activities, which is more beneficial to the health.

2, bogey: be elegant, not temperature.

There is a big temperature difference in the morning and evening before and after Grain Rain, so you can't wear too thin clothes, otherwise it will easily lead to arthritis and other problems. Pay more attention, especially when you go out with wrist pads and knee pads, and prepare more clothes. Don't stay in a humid place for a long time, often touch water, take moisture-proof measures, and wear gloves when washing clothes and vegetables. Women should not wear skirts too early to avoid cold and moisture invading the joints.

3, bogey: visit at home

Before and after Grain Rain, no one is allowed to escape from the neighbor's house to avoid colliding with the silkworm god. If you run into a silkworm god, you will be unlucky for a whole year, so you can't go out to play until the silkworm goes up the mountain to worship the silkworm god Leizu.

Extended data

Climatic characteristics of Grain Rain: The main feature of the weather in Grain Rain is rainy, which is conducive to grain growth. In Grain Rain season, in the south of China, "a hundred flowers blossom", willow leaves fall, cuckoo cries at night, peony bloom and cherry ripens. The natural scenery tells people that it is late spring. At this time, the temperature in the south rises rapidly. Generally, the average temperature in late April has reached 20℃~22℃, which is more than 2℃ higher than that in mid-April, except for parts of northern and western South China.

In the eastern part of South China, there is often a high temperature above 30 for a day or two, which makes people feel very hot. Low-altitude valley areas have also entered summer. Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, just after planting seedlings and planting new crops in the field, rain is most needed, so there is a saying that "spring rain is as expensive as oil".