×
EN
Twenty solar terms | Today's rain
2025-02-18 6
share:

Rainwater is the second solar term among the twenty-four solar terms. Dou Zhi Ren; The sun reaches 330 ° of the ecliptic longitude; The festival falls on February 18-20 of the Gregorian calendar every year. The meaning of the Rain Water Festival is the beginning of rainfall, with a large amount of rainfall mainly consisting of light rain or drizzle. Suitable precipitation is important for the growth of crops, and it is a reflection of agricultural culture on the festival. Entering the rainy season, there is still no spring atmosphere in northern China, while most parts of the south are full of spring, creating a scene of early spring.


No.01
Moisturizing things silently
THE RAINS

THE 24 SALAR TERMS

Pay attention to 'spring cover'
0one

As the saying goes, 'spring covers autumn with frost', and it is even more important to pay attention to 'spring covering' during the rainy season in early spring. During the rainy season to prevent spring cold, the moisture in the air increases after the rain, resulting in not only low temperatures but also dampness in the cold. The climate is constantly changing. When the temperature rises, do not lose your outer clothing too early. Instead, cover up for a period of time to slowly adjust the balance of yin and yang in the body and adapt to the new climate conditions.


0one
La Bao Bao

There is a particularly interesting activity in western Sichuan called 'La Bao Bao'. In ancient times, medical conditions were poor, in order to ensure the smooth and healthy growth of sons or daughters. Parents will pray for gods and divination for their children, to see if their children's fate is good or not, and whether they need to find a godfather. The purpose of finding a godfather is to use his good fortune to raise the child.

The reason why it is held by my father during the Rainwater Festival is because it means "rain and dew nourish and make it easy to grow"

0two
Agricultural activities

Entering the rainy season, the cold and snowy season in most parts of China has passed, and the temperature has warmed up, which is conducive to the greening or growth of overwintering crops. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the field management of overwintering crops, and prepare for spring plowing and sowing such as seed selection, spring plowing, and fertilization, in order to achieve the goal of "planting one grain of millet in spring and harvesting ten thousand seeds in autumn"

seed selection


No.02
Rainy threads are like poetry
THE RAINS

THE 24 SALAR TERMS

Rainwater Poetry
0two

Song Yingjie mentioned in the "24 Solar Terms Chronicles" that the Rain Water solar term should have three meanings: melting, an increase in total precipitation, and a decrease in snowfall. The poems and writings related to the Rain Water Festival include: "Good rain knows the season, and it happens when spring arrives." (from Du Fu's "Joyful Rain on a Spring Night"), "The light rain on the sky street is as smooth as a crisp, and the grass color is as close as it can be seen from afar, but it is nowhere to be seen


No.03
        Ginger essential oil;     
Zingiber officinale Rosc.

The origin of ginger
The Origin of Ginger

Emperor Yan was a respectful title for the leader of the Jiang tribe in ancient China, known as the Shennong clan. Legend has it that the leader of the Jiang tribe, who knew how to use fire, obtained the throne and was therefore called Emperor Yan. Starting from Shennong, there were nine generations of Yan Emperor in the Jiang tribe. Yan Emperor was picking herbs on the mountain and accidentally ate a poisonous mushroom, causing his stomach to ache like a knife. No medicine could relieve the pain, and he fainted under a tree. When he slowly woke up, he found a clump of sharp leaved grass with a strong aroma on the place where he was lying down. So Emperor Yan took out a bag and put its root into his mouth to chew, which was fragrant, spicy, and cool. After a while, there was a gurgling sound in my stomach. Emperor Yan thought, I want to give it a good name. Because Emperor Yan's surname is Jiang, he named this pointed leaved grass "Ginger"

effect

       Anti inflammatory and analgesic arthritis muscle pain: Dilute and massage the affected area to reduce inflammation and pain.

        Improving blood circulation, cold hands and feet, and poor blood circulation: Diluting and massaging can promote blood circulation and alleviate the feeling of coldness.  

          Relieve respiratory discomfort such as colds and coughs: Inhaling steam or diluting it and applying it to the chest can help alleviate respiratory symptoms.  

        Relieve stress and anxiety: Relax emotions: Help alleviate stress and anxiety through aromatherapy or massage.  

        Skincare antioxidant: Adding diluted skincare products can help anti-aging and improve skin health.



END