Welcome to GanoHerb Group
The developer of the national standard for Ganoderma lucidum spore powder Health Hotline: 400-8899-773
Autumn Equinox: 2 key tips for winter nourishment & health
Author:
GANOHERB
Source:
Release time:
2024-09-24
Autumn Equinox is the 16th solar term in the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar. On this day, the sun is almost directly overhead at the equator, resulting in nearly equal lengths of day and night across the globe.
"As summer heat retreats and autumn coolness begins, days and nights grow equal in length." After the Autumn Equinox, temperatures shift from warm to cool, with the autumn breeze introducing a more pronounced chill.
With every autumn rain, the chill sets in.
With the arrival of the autumn equinox, cold air becomes increasingly active, causing temperatures to drop more rapidly—truly embodying the saying, "A chill follows every autumn rain."
In China, regions along the Yangtze River and to the north experience a noticeable decrease in average daily temperatures, marking the onset of a genuine autumn.
Dietary Considerations for Autumn
As temperatures gradually decline and precipitation decreases after the equinox, dryness sets in. It's important to focus on strengthening the spleen and engendering liquid through diet.
Nourishing the Spleen and Stomach
As the weather cools, the spleen and stomach are susceptible to illness. Individuals with chronic gastritis or poor digestive function should pay special attention to keeping their stomach warm.
Incorporating spleen-nourishing herbs such as yam, cinnamon, astragalus, cardamom, poria, Codonopsis pilosula, and cloves into meals can be beneficial.
Moisturizing and Hydrating
Consume more warming and moistening foods to nourish the lungs from the inside out, such as sesame, walnuts, glutinous rice, honey, and dairy, while also increasing water intake.
Additionally, consider adding "neutral" Reishi mushrooms to your diet. Cooking Reishi with Sophorae Flavescentis Radix and licorice can help alleviate coughs, dispel phlegm, and nourish lungs. Combining Reishi with honey and tremella is also effective for lung nourishment and cough relief.
"Reishi Honey Tremella Soup", A remedy for coughs and dryness during autumn.
Health Tips for the Autumn Equinox
In autumn, health practices should emphasize balance, focusing on harmonizing the body's yin and yang.
1. Early to Bed, Early to Rise
During the equinox, the body's yang energy shifts from outward to inward, signaling a decrease in yang and an increase in yin.
Traditional Chinese medicine advocates for "nurturing yin in autumn and winter." Maintaining a routine of early sleeping and rising is key to balancing yin and yang.
2. Clicking Teeth and Swallowing Saliva
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cool, dry air can harm lung yin and cause fluid depletion. Autumn exercises should aim to nourish the lungs and moisten dryness, such as practicing clicking teeth and swallowing saliva.
Method: Upon waking, close your eyes and gently click your teeth 36 times, then slowly swallow the saliva.
As autumn days are brief and fleeting, it’s best to sit quietly, feeling each breath in and out in an orderly manner. When the heart is free of worries, it’s truly a pleasant autumn!
Previous page
Previous page
Latest News
GanoHerb Weifang Hosts Member Wellness Event
2026/09/28
Two CAE Academicians Visit GanoHerb
2026/09/18
GanoHerb Xiamen Mid-Autumn Bobing Banquet
2026/09/17
Fujian Xianzhilou Biological Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Headquarters Address: Building 9, Phase I, Haixi Garden Innovation Park, High-tech Zone, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province
Health Hotline: 400-8899-773 Investment Promotion Hotline: +86-18105908051
Official Public Account
Mini Store
Tmall Mall
JD.com
