On August 19th, the summer solstice officially ended this year, but the high temperatures in many areas have not subsided, and the "autumn tiger" is still making efforts. What is' Autumn Tiger '? How to better respond? The reporter interviewed experts from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Ningxia Medical University. The 'Autumn Tiger' refers to a period of heat recovery after the beginning of autumn, especially before and after the end of summer heat, presenting a complex state of heat not subsiding, dampness still remaining, and dryness beginning to emerge. It is a key transitional period between summer and autumn. ”Professor Guo Bin from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Ningxia Medical University said. In this climate, the human body is prone to external dryness symptoms such as fever, dry throat, sore throat, dry mouth and tongue, dry nose, and even nosebleeds. Respiratory problems such as dry cough, low phlegm, hoarseness, loss of appetite, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, bitter mouth, and sticky mouth are also common, accompanied by obvious "autumn fatigue". In response to the "autumn tiger", traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "clearing and nourishing dryness", and the core of diet is to eliminate waste heat and dampness, nourish yin and body fluids. Experts suggest reducing the consumption of spicy and warm foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, and consuming acidic foods such as hawthorn, lemon, grapes, vinegar, etc., and eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables. "Pear, water chestnut, lotus root, tremella, lily, etc. can be used to clear and moisten the body. Winter melon, loofah, job's tears, yam, lotus seed, and duck meat are recommended to strengthen the spleen and promote dampness. Sesame, honey, duck eggs, soybean milk and other foods can be used to nourish the yin and dryness. ”Guo Bin stated. When the "Autumn Tiger" strikes, there is a large temperature difference between day and night. Experts suggest using the "onion style" dressing method, which means that the inner layer is breathable and sweat absorbing, the middle layer is warm, and the outer layer is windproof, making it easy to adjust at any time. Pay special attention to protecting the back neck, navel, waist, and ankles in the morning and evening. Autumn qi flows through the lungs, and the lungs are responsible for sorrow and worry. ”Experts say that at this time, the climate becomes cooler and everything is bleak, coupled with the consumption of qi and blood in summer, which can easily lead to low mood. You can use the method of "smelling fragrance to relieve depression" by placing fresh or dried orange peel or grapefruit peel in the room, or using citrus essential oil aromatherapy. Its aroma is believed to have the effect of soothing the liver, regulating qi, awakening the spleen, and opening up depression in traditional Chinese medicine. To prevent the 'autumn tiger', the traditional Chinese medicine approach is to clear heat, eliminate dampness, and nourish dryness, adjust daily life and diet according to the temperature difference of the weather, and regulate emotions to prevent autumn sadness. ”Guo Bin said that only by grasping this critical transitional period can we calmly welcome the golden autumn season with clear skies. (New Society)