Great Heat is the sixth Solar Term of summer period. It falls on 23 Jul 2023 (Sun). It is the hottest season of the year. This period is accompanied by high temperature and rainfall, thus increasing the risk of invasion by damp-heat.
It is recommended to maintain a healthy immune system especially for the elderly, children and individuals with a weaker immune system. While avoiding the risk of heat stroke, one should be cautious of cooling oneself down with overly indulgence in cold food and beverages, as well as in air-conditioned environment.
大暑是夏季的第六个节气，日期为2023年7月23日（星期日）。
大暑是全年最炎热的时节。此时正值中伏前后，高温多雨，暑湿之气容易入侵身体，心气易亏耗，尤其是对于老人、儿童、体虚气弱者。我们提倡劳逸结合的生活方式，持续预防中暑，在避暑的同时不过分贪凉。
Health Tip 1: Licorice Plum with Ginseng Tea
养生小帖士1: 参梅甘草茶
Recipe (2-3 servings):
Licorice Plum with Ginseng Tea
Benefits:
Rehydrate and boost immunity.
Ingredients:
– Prince Ginseng (Tai Zi Shen) 15g
– Black Plum 15g
– Licorice 6g
– Rock Sugar (add to taste)
Instructions:
– Wash and soak the Prince Ginseng and Licorice with clean water for 20min.
– Put the herbs into a pot and add 750ml of water to boil for approximately 15min.
– Add rock sugar to taste. Stir and serve.
食谱：
参梅甘草茶
功效：
益气生津、止渴、提升免疫。
材料：
– 太子参 15克
– 乌梅 15克
– 甘草 6克
– 冰糖 适量
步骤：
– 将太子参与甘草洗净后，浸泡20分钟。
– 将太子参、甘草与乌梅置入锅内。
– 在锅里加入 750 毫升的水，大火煮沸后滚15分钟。
– 加入适量冰糖，搅拌均匀后即可享用。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1. Zusanli Point (ST36)
Location:
Bend the knee at 90 degree angle, locate the depression point next to the patella bone on the lateral side. Place four fingers from the depression point, the ST36 Zusanli is below the little finger on the lower leg; 1 finger-breadth from the tibia bone.
Massage gently in circular motion, approximately 20 times to stimulate the point.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.
1. 足三里 (ST36)
位置：
在小腿外侧，当犊鼻穴下三寸，距胫骨前缘1横指处。
轻轻打圈按揉上述穴位约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。