Rain Water is the second Solar Term of Spring period. It falls on 19 February 2024 (Mon). There is an increment in rainfall to nourish all things on earth. It is a good period to cultivate health.
It is recommended to care for the digestive system, especially to take precaution to reduce dampness in the body.
雨水是春季的第二个节气，日期为2024年2月19日（星期一）。
时至今日，代表着气温的回升、以及降雨的增多，万物受到滋养之时，也是养生的好时机。此时湿度升高，脾胃最容易受到影响。脾胃是气血生化之源，为健康之本。我们应当着重养护脾胃，时常清利体内湿邪，保持肝气调和顺畅。
Health Tip 1: Jasmine Flower Tea
养生小帖士1: 茉莉花茶
Recipe:
Jasmine Flower Tea
Benefits:
– Clears heat and dampness, promote digestive function, calms the mind.
Ingredients:
– Dried Jasmine Flowers 3g
Instructions:
– Wash the jasmine flowers.
– Place all the jasmine flowers into a cup.
– Pour 300ml boiling water into the cup, simmer and serve.
食谱：
茉莉花茶
功效：
清热利湿、和中理气、安神镇静。
材料：
– 茉莉花 3克
步骤：
– 将干品茉莉花用清水洗净。
– 将茉莉花放进饮水杯中。
– 冲入 300 毫升沸水，浸泡 3 分钟后即可享用。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1. Lougu Point (SP7)
Location:
6 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Massage gently in circular motion, approximately 20 times to stimulate the point.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.
1. 漏谷穴（SP7）
位置：
在内踝尖上6寸，胫骨内缘后方。
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。