Dàshǔ
Major Heat
Solar Term · Jul 22–24
The Essence of the Season
Dàshǔ is the peak of heat, yet it hides the seed of reversal—at the height of fullness, the heat is already beginning to retreat.
Seasonal Diet & Wellness
Damp heat presses hard, so tonify qi and strengthen the spleen, treat winter ailments in summer, and never overindulge in cold drinks that harm spleen yang.
In-Season IngredientsGinger Preserved in Summer HeatMuttonLoofahBitter Melon
Daily Routine & Care
Around Dàshǔ, the best way is to follow the rhythm of the season. Damp heat presses hard, so tonify qi and strengthen the spleen, treat winter ailments in summer, and never overindulge in cold drinks that harm spleen yang.
Notes at the Table
Folklore speaks of “drinking fu tea”. Serving ginger preserved in the summer heat now follows the season’s rhythm and nourishes both body and mind.
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