24 Solar Terms -" Lixia"

"Lixia" is the seventh solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, marking the beginning of summer. It occurs between May 5th to May 7th in the Gregorian calendar, symbolizing the official start of the hot summer season. During this time, people's metabolism accelerates, and insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain can lead to restlessness and lethargy. It's essential to arrange daily routines reasonably, replenish nutrients, and adopt appropriate health preservation methods. As "heart" corresponds to "summer," the heart yang is most vigorous during the summer season. Excessive sweating can easily damage heart qi. Therefore, during the "Lixia" solar term, it is essential to focus on nourishing the heart and yang.

Here are three recommended recipes for health preservation during the "Lixia" solar term:

1. Seaweed, Winter Melon, and Coix Seed Soup

   Ingredients: 20g seaweed, 200g winter melon, 30g coix seeds, 30ml honey. Soak the seaweed, then wash and cut it into thin strips. Wash the winter melon and cut it into small pieces. Rinse the coix seeds and place them in a pot with the winter melon. Cook until the coix seeds are soft. Add the seaweed strips and honey, mix well, and simmer until boiling.

   Effect: Tonifies the spleen and eliminates dampness.

2. Goji Berry and Pork Strips

   Ingredients: 50g goji berries, 400g lean pork, 100g cooked bamboo shoots, appropriate amounts of cooking wine, soy sauce, lard, sesame oil, granulated sugar, monosodium glutamate, and salt. Wash the goji berries. Remove the pork fascia and cut it into strips. Cut the cooked bamboo shoots into the same length as the pork strips. Heat a wok, add lard, then add the pork strips and bamboo shoots. Add cooking wine, sugar, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, and salt. Stir-fry briefly, then add the goji berries and sesame oil. Stir well and serve.

   Effect: Nourishes the blood, nourishes yin, anti-aging, and promotes longevity.

3. Duck Soup with Adenophora Root and Lily Bulbs

   Ingredients: 30g adenophora root, 30g lily bulbs, 150g duck meat, appropriate amounts of salt and monosodium glutamate. Wash the duck meat and cut it into small pieces. Wash the lily bulbs and adenophora root. Place the duck meat, lily bulbs, and adenophora root in a clay pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer over low heat until the duck meat is cooked. Add a little salt and monosodium glutamate for seasoning.

   Effect: Nourishes yin, clears heat, moistens the lungs, and stops coughing.  

Goji

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happiness tea

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 Chrysanthemi  

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