Frost’s Descent is the last Solar Term of Autumn period. It falls on 24 Oct 2023 (Tue). The end of a season also implies the beginning of a new season; the beginning of winter. During a transition period between seasons, it is important to take extra care of our health as the change of energy is relatively more significant.
During this period, it is recommended to tonify the digestive system to prevent sluggishness and diarrhea.
霜降是二十四节气中的第十八个节气，日期为2023年10月24日（星期二）。
这是秋季的最后一个节气，意味着秋天的结束与冬天的开始。俗话说“补冬不如补霜降”，此时节的养生保健尤为重要。此时须防湿气困伤脾阳而出现水肿或腹泻等症状，健脾和胃，去处夏秋积蓄在我们体内的暑湿是十分重要的。
Health Tip 1: Longan Dangshen Drink
养生小帖士1: 龙参饮
Recipe:
Longan Dangshen Drink
Benefits:
– Boost energy and tonify the spleen and stomach.
Ingredients:
– Longan 6g
– Dangshen 9g
– Goji berries 6g
Instructions:
– Wash the ingredients.
– Soak the dangshen for 10min, remove from the water.
– Place all the ingredients into the pot.
– Add 500ml boiling water and simmer for 20min.
食谱：
龙参饮
功效：
补气、健脾和胃。
材料：
– 干龙眼肉 6克
– 党参 9克
– 枸杞 6克
步骤：
– 将材料用清水洗净。
– 将党参浸泡在水中10分钟后，将水丢弃。
– 将所有材料放入壶中。
– 在壶里注入500ml沸水，浸泡20分钟后即可享用。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1. Qichong Point (ST30)
Location:
Slightly superior to the groin, 5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Massage gently in circular motion, or pound with fists lightly approximately 20 times to stimulate the point.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.
1. 气冲穴（ST30）
位置：
在腹股沟稍上方，当脐下5寸，前正中线旁开2寸处。
轻轻打圈按揉或拍打上述穴位约20次。
*若您有任何疑问，建议在进行穴位按摩前，咨询您的中医师。