Summer

Lixia (Beginning of Summer)

Lixia (Beginning of Summer)

The body requires lighter, cooling foods to prevent overheating and maintain digestive health.

Lixia (Beginning of Summer)

The body requires lighter, cooling foods to prevent overheating and maintain digestive health.

Xiaoman (Grain Full)

Xiaoman (Grain Full)

This is a time to focus on hydration and expelling excess heat, preventing conditions like dry skin or mouth ulcers.

Xiaoman (Grain Full)

This is a time to focus on hydration and expelling excess heat, preventing conditions like dry skin or mouth ulcers.

Mangzhong (Grain in Ear)

Mangzhong (Grain in Ear)

During this period, focus on maintaining energy and protecting the digestive system.

Mangzhong (Grain in Ear)

During this period, focus on maintaining energy and protecting the digestive system.

Xiazhi (Summer Solstice)

Xiazhi (Summer Solstice)

It is a time to embrace light, cooling diets and focus on heart health to counterbalance the intense heat.

Xiazhi (Summer Solstice)

It is a time to embrace light, cooling diets and focus on heart health to counterbalance the intense heat.

Xiaoshu (Minor Heat)

Xiaoshu (Minor Heat)

It’s a period to adjust to heat gradually by promoting blood circulation and avoiding overexertion.

Xiaoshu (Minor Heat)

It’s a period to adjust to heat gradually by promoting blood circulation and avoiding overexertion.

Dashu (Major Heat)

Dashu (Major Heat)

Staying cool, hydrated, and calm is vital to prevent heatstroke or exhaustion.

Dashu (Major Heat)

Staying cool, hydrated, and calm is vital to prevent heatstroke or exhaustion.