The National Health Commission held a press conference to introduce the relevant situation of "seasonal solar terms and health" and answer questions from reporters.
At the meeting, a reporter asked, "Since ancient times, there has been a folk saying about 'autumn dryness'. How do we understand' autumn dryness' from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine? How to maintain health and prevent autumn dryness during autumn and winter social interactions?
Tong Xiaolin, an academician of the CAS Member and chief physician of Guang'anmen Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that "autumn dryness" was because the air became very dry after the fall when the temperature dropped. According to the Huangdi's Internal Classic of Chinese medicine, "dryness prevails when dryness prevails." Therefore, in autumn, various symptoms such as dry skin, astringent eyes, dry mouth and dry throat often appeared. At this time, yin nourishing and dryness were needed.
Firstly, it is essential to drink plenty of water and replenish fluids in a timely manner, "said Tong Xiaolin. He introduced Wu Jutong's "Five Juice Drink" from the Qing Dynasty, which is a prescription used to treat the late stage of blast disease and "damage yin". It can also be used to relieve "autumn dryness" and is relatively convenient to make at home. Containing pears, lotus roots, water chestnuts, fresh reed roots, and fresh Ophiopogon japonicus, they can be juiced together and consumed directly. They can also be mixed with honey, yellow sugar, and other seasonings. They can also be boiled in water and cooled before drinking, which can have the effects of nourishing yin, moistening lungs, and moistening dryness.
If you can't get all these ingredients, you can use one or two of them. For others, you can use coconut juice, fresh milk, fresh dendrobium, fresh lilies, and fresh Tremella fuciformis instead. Mainly use foods that can nourish yin and moisten dryness. In autumn, make simple drinks at home.
