The origin of solar terms in Xiao Man
Every year from May 20th to 22nd, when the sun reaches 60, the sun is full, which is the beginning of hot summer and the time when diseases are easy to appear. The name "Xiaoman" comes from crops. The seeds of summer crops are full, but not yet mature, just small and not yet full.
Twenty-four solar terms: "In mid-April, things are small and full." At this time, the seeds of summer sowing crops such as wheat in the north have begun to be full, but they are not yet mature, which is about the late stage of milk ripening, so it is called Xiaoman. Agricultural proverbs in southern China give Xiaoman a new meaning: "Xiaoman is not satisfied, he thinks about it"; "Little people are full of discontent, regardless of mangoes." The word "full" is used to describe the amount of rain, and it is pointed out that if there is not enough water in the field when it is full, the ridge may crack and even rice cannot be planted when it is planted.
Xiaoman waited three times: "The first time waiting for the bitter vegetable show, the second time waiting for the grass to die, and the third time waiting for the heat."
Bitter vegetable show: Ya Ya takes tea as bitter vegetable. Shi Mao said, "Who says tea is bitter?" Yeah, yeah. Bao said, "It is bitter to feel the gas of fire." Er Ya said, "Those who are disrespectful and dishonest are called beautiful, and those who are disrespectful and dishonest are called English." This bitter dish should be said in English. Bao said, "It is bitter to feel the gas of fire." Cai Yong's "Moon Order" refers to a little bitter walking with a stem.
A grass died; Zheng Kangcheng and Bao Jingxiang both said: A grass belongs to Zhan Bi. Note in the Book of Rites: "The branches and leaves of the grass are not fine." Fang said: "Everything born in the sun is strong; Those who are born with yin are soft and unyielding. " It is said that grass destroys people and is born in yin, and it is impossible to die in yang.
Traditional activities of solar terms in Xiao Man
1, grab water
There is a peasant proverb: "A villain carries three cars (water truck, oil truck and silk truck)."
It is said that dry weather is easy to occur in the small full season, so farmers use water trucks to pick up vehicles for irrigation and drainage.
Now, the waterwheel has long been replaced by advanced machinery, but the traditional culture has been preserved. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, the ceremony of "grabbing water" is held every year in Xiaoman season. The ceremony of "grabbing water" was very lively. Everyone is eating wheat cakes, wheat cakes and wheat balls on the foundation of the waterwheel, and gong. Everyone stepped on the pre-installed waterwheel, and dozens of cars marched together to lead the river to the fields.
Step 2 pray for silkworms
Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are rich in soil and water, and sericulture thrives in rural areas.
Silkworm babies are very delicate and difficult to raise, so in Xiaoman season, festivals to pray for silkworms will be held in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
There is no fixed date for praying for silkworms. Any family can be held on any day, but the difference is no more than two or three days. Many places in the south have built "Mother Silkworm Temple" and "Silkworm Temple", where sericulture families will bow down and offer wine, fruit and rich dishes.
3. Look at the yellow tip of wheat
"Wheat pointed yellow, the woman according to the mother. When the shackles are removed, mother looks at the enemy. "
In Guanzhong area, daughters who got married in Xiaoman season will visit their parents' homes to meet the preparations for the summer harvest. This custom is called "Look at the yellow top of wheat".
You can't go home empty-handed Son-in-law and daughter usually bring oil cakes, mung bean cakes and apricot as gifts.
4. Xiaoman "Bitter Vegetable" is on the market.
"Spring breeze blows, bitter vegetables grow, and wasteland is a granary."
If a nursery rhyme can bring us memories, then a taste can make us feel in memories. It is the custom of Xiaoman to eat bitter vegetables. At the same time, as one of the earliest edible wild vegetables in China, its taste is full of historical sense.
Bitter vegetables are all over the country, which is called Patrinia in medicine. Although it has astringent taste, it is nutritious and contains many vitamins, minerals and choline. And has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials.
There are many ways to eat bitter vegetables. You can rinse it with boiling water and then use cold dishes such as vinegar and sesame oil. Can also be pickled to eat, crisp and refreshing; You can also make soup, make stuffing and stir-fry different flavors.
Xiaoman's health knowledge
1, went to bed too late
At this time, you can't stay up late and get up early. I suggest you don't do it yet, such as eating and drinking late at night, watching a play and staying up late.
2. Lying down is wet and cold.
After a short day, the temperature rises obviously and the rainfall increases, but it will still be cold in the morning and evening, and the daily temperature difference is still large, especially after the rain, to avoid catching a cold, especially when sleeping at night. Otherwise, the evil of cold and dampness stays on the skin and turns into heat, which is easy to cause skin diseases such as rubella and eczema; Staying in joints can easily lead to various rheumatic diseases. Although I don't usually sleep on rocks or cold ground now, air conditioning, summer sleeping mat, cold bath and short skirt may bring a lot of cold and dampness. If you accidentally come into contact with damp and cold, you can get rid of dampness by exercising or taking a hot bath.
Step 3 eat cold food
Try to avoid the external environment being too cold, while keeping the internal environment warm. In summer, people often like to use cold drinks to cool off the heat, but if men, women and children are trying to make their mouths happy, cold drinks will cause gastrointestinal discomfort and lead to abdominal pain and diarrhea. In particular, the development of digestive system in children is not perfect, and the function of viscera in the elderly is gradually declining, so children and the elderly are more prone to this situation, which is a health taboo that everyone often commits in the xiaoman season.
Step 4 lose your temper
People tend to sweat in hot weather, but Chinese medicine has always regarded sweat as "the liquid of the heart". Excessive sweating naturally consumes heart yin, which leads to more deficiency of heart yang and makes people feel tired. This is called "eating gas by fire", that is, if the fire is too strong, the gas in our body will be consumed. Therefore, in the hot summer climate, we should always pay attention to the harm of heart fire to human body. First of all, just don't lose your temper and add fuel to the fire. In Su Wen's theory of four qi regulating the spirit, it is also mentioned that "making the will not be angry", that is, people should be careful not to lose their temper because of irritability. "Let the gas vent, if it is suffering from the outside world", let the gas vent peacefully and freely, just like suffering from the outside world.