Frost’s Descent

Introduction to Frost's Descent

Frost's Descent is the eighteenth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms and the last solar term in autumn. Frost's Descent occurs when the sun reaches 210 degrees of the ecliptic longitude on October 23 or 24 of the Gregorian calendar. The name of Frost's Descent comes from the natural phenomenon at that time, that is, when the temperature at night is below 0 degrees Celsius, the water vapor in the air will condense into Frost's Descent flowers, forming a thin layer of white ice crystals.

Frost's Descent Customs

Eating persimmons. In northern my country, there is a custom of eating persimmons during the Frost's Descent season. Since persimmons are ripe at this time, with thin skin, thick flesh and delicious taste, people believe that persimmons not only have the effects of moistening the lungs, clearing away heat, and promoting fluid production, but also have the effect of strengthening muscles and bones. In some places, there is even a saying that "eating persimmons during Frost's Descent will prevent you from catching a cold and having a runny nose in winter."

Climbing high and looking far away. The Frost's Descent season is the most suitable season for climbing high and looking far away in the year. Climbing high can make the lungs function more comfortable. At the same time, climbing to a high place and looking far away can soothe the mood and make people feel relaxed and happy. In some places, the time to climb should avoid the morning and evening when the temperature is low, and pay attention to safety.

After the Frost's Descent is a good time to appreciate maple leaves, the maple leaves are more fiery red and bright after being frozen. At the same time, chrysanthemums are in full bloom at this time, so appreciating maple leaves and chrysanthemums has become a traditional activity during the Frost's Descent. In some places, people will also hold chrysanthemum parties, appreciate chrysanthemums and drink wine.

Frost's Descent Health Preservation

During the Frost's Descent season, the weather is dry, and symptoms such as dry mouth, rough skin, and dry stools are prone to occur. Therefore, you should eat more foods that promote fluid and moisturize dryness, clear the lungs and relieve coughs, such as pears, apples, olives, onions, mustard greens, radishes, etc., to relieve autumn dryness symptoms. At the same time, eat less spicy foods, such as ginger, onions, garlic, peppers, etc., to prevent "getting angry".

During the Frost's Descent season, the weather is cold and gastrointestinal motility is prone to disorder, so special attention should be paid to maintenance in daily life. You can do some physical exercise to improve the blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract; pay attention to adding clothes in time to keep warm, especially keep the abdomen warm; pay attention to the combination of work and rest, avoid excessive fatigue; keep your emotions stable and prevent negative emotions. In addition, avoid overeating and drunkenness.