What do you mean, it is midsummer?

The beginning of midsummer means that the period from the ninth solar term "ear seed" after the long summer solar term to the next solar term "summer solstice" is called midsummer. The meaning of this solar term and related culture will be explained in detail below.

1. Overview of solar terms:

Ear seed is one of the twenty-four solar terms, which generally appears on June 6th or 7th of Gregorian calendar, indicating that southern China has entered the prelude of dog days. In agricultural society, awn seed is an important period for the growth of crops in summer, and it is also the peak of people's collective labor.

2. The custom of solar terms:

In this solar term, there are some unique customs, such as eating maltose, drinking wormwood soup, drying ginger and changing seasons in summer. These customs are related to health care, heatstroke prevention and cooling.

3. Five elements theory:

Mango seed belongs to the symbolic element of fire, representing the vitality and prosperity of the earth. At this time, the sun be the spirit reaches its peak, which is the node with the strongest firepower in a year.

4. Traditional culture:

In the traditional culture of China, the solar term "awn seed" is closely related to poetry and literature. For example, Bai Juyi, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, wrote: "Mount Tai is the top of the mountain, magnificent! ? Out of Qilu, green peaks can still be seen. ..... picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and leisurely seeing Nanshan. " That famous saying.

5. Food culture:

In this solar term, people usually choose to eat some foods that clear away heat and relieve summer heat, such as cucumbers, watermelons, strawberries and other fruits, as well as mung bean soup, mung bean porridge and other cool drinks. In addition, the canopy season is also a good time to eat wild vegetables, such as Malantou and bamboo shoots, which are all summer delicacies.

6. Chinese medicine health care:

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body is prone to problems such as strong heart fire and rising stomach fire in the awning season. It is suggested that people eat more cold food and pay attention to psychological adjustment. At the same time, it is also a good opportunity to clear away heat and toxic materials and detoxify health.

7. Constellation culture:

In the western constellation culture, the constellation corresponding to the awn species is Taurus and Gemini, which also represents the changeable mental state in this period, and it is necessary to strengthen self-regulation and master emotions.

8. Agricultural culture:

Mango seed is one of the key nodes in summer crop growth, and people need to carry out agricultural activities to ensure the smooth production of soybeans, cotton, sugar cane and other crops. In addition, crop diseases and insect pests should be controlled to lay a good foundation for the growth of crops in summer.

In a word, it is not only an important solar term in a year, but also a meaningful time node in China traditional culture. Understanding and mastering the culture, customs and diet of this solar term will help us better understand the traditional culture of China, and also help us better adapt to the summer climate and keep healthy.