The Secret of Ancient Spring Welcoming: Not Just a Ceremony, but Health Preservation
Spring is coming, and are you always feeling drowsy and emotionally unstable? In fact, the ancient spring welcoming ceremony held on the beginning of spring contains simple and gentle health preservation wisdom. Instead of pursuing heavy tonics, they just needed a small cup of spring tea to help the body adapt to the changing seasons smoothly.
Spring Discomforts: Yang Energy Rises, Liver Fire Easily Increases
In winter, the body stores energy; in spring, yang energy begins to rise, but the human body often cannot keep up with this rhythm. As a result, problems such as spring fatigue, irritability, and insomnia appear. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the organ corresponding to spring is the liver, and if the liver qi is not smooth, the whole body feels uncomfortable.
Adjustment Methods: Drink a Cup of Liver-Clearing Spring Tea
On the day of the beginning of spring, the ancients would pick tender buds or brew a simple chrysanthemum and goji berry tea. This is the gentlest way of regulation, non-irritating, and only requires drinking one cup every morning.
Preparation Steps:
- Preparation: 3-5 dried chrysanthemum flowers and 10 goji berries are placed in a cup.
- Brewing: Hot water around 80°C (not boiling water) is poured into the cup, covered and left to steep for 3 minutes.
- Drinking: Drink slowly in the morning or during the day, avoid drinking in the afternoon or evening. One cup daily for a week.
- Complement: Rub your hands to warm them up, gently press and rub the sides of the chest (the location of the liver meridian), 30 times in each direction.
Following the Principle of Nature: Gentle Liver Protection, Balanced Internal Organs
Chrysanthemum clears the liver and improves eyesight, while goji berries nourish the liver and kidneys. Together, they perfectly align with the characteristics of spring, where liver qi rises but does not become excessive. In ancient spring welcoming ceremonies, people awakened their bodies through drinking tea, basking in sunlight, and stretching their bodies, which completely aligns with modern health concepts - instead of opposing the seasons, we should cooperate with them like friends.
Summary: Small Ceremony, Great Wisdom
Ancient seasonal ceremonies are not mysterious; their core is "adapting to the seasons." A cup of liver-clearing tea in spring can help you stay away from spring fatigue and irritability. Remember: gentleness, simplicity, and consistency are the true essence of health preservation. If you also want to try, start with a chrysanthemum and goji berry tea tomorrow morning.
Disclaimer: The content of this article is for reference only and does not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. If you have serious physical discomfort, please consult a professional doctor. Health methods vary from person to person; choose suitable ones according to your own condition.