White dew arrives, with a strong autumn atmosphere. In autumn, the temperature difference between day and night increases, the air humidity decreases, and the climate tends to be dry. In traditional Chinese medicine, the dryness in autumn is called "dryness evil". Dry evil invades the human body, easily damages body fluids, and causes various dry and astringent symptoms, such as dry mouth and nose, dry throat and thirst, dry and even cracked skin, and dull hair. Therefore, in autumn, attention should be paid to nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Autumn dryness can be divided into two types: warm dryness and cool dryness. Warm dryness often occurs in early autumn (from the beginning of autumn to the autumnal equinox), with residual heat from late summer. It generally causes symptoms such as sore throat and thick phlegm, which can cause internal heat. Coldness and dryness often occur in late autumn (after the autumnal equinox), accompanied by coldness. The main symptoms are similar to wind cold and cold, such as fear of cold, fever, nasal congestion, dry mouth, dry throat, etc. For example, when coughing, warm and dry cough can feel like the throat is burning, while cool and dry cough can feel like cold air is pouring into the lungs. Warm dryness and cool dryness should be treated differently, for example, pear soup can be used to regulate warm dryness, while ginger jujube tea can be used to regulate cool dryness. The impact of autumn dryness on the body is multifaceted, with the most obvious being the respiratory system, including the lungs and respiratory tract. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs are delicate organs that prefer lubrication and dislike dryness. In autumn, when dry qi invades the human body, it can easily damage the lungs, leading to symptoms such as dry and itchy throat, dry cough, and low phlegm. If the invasion of pathogenic factors intensifies, the symptoms will further worsen and may even trigger respiratory diseases such as bronchitis. The nose, as the primary gateway to the respiratory tract, is also easily affected by autumn dryness. The dry climate in autumn leads to a significant loss of moisture from the nasal mucosa, which weakens the nasal cavity's ability to resist external pathogens, making people more susceptible to rhinitis. Especially for patients with allergic rhinitis, the symptoms of rhinitis will become more pronounced after autumn. Moreover, a dry environment can make the blood vessels in the nose fragile, which can easily lead to nosebleeds. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that 'the lungs govern the fur and hair'. If the lung qi is sufficient and the body fluid is dispersed normally, the skin will be flexible and smooth; On the contrary, deficiency of lung qi or damage to body fluids, loss of fur and hair nourishment, are prone to problems such as dryness and sensitivity. Therefore, autumn dryness can also affect the condition of the skin, making it rough, dry, and even flaky. Don't panic when dealing with autumn dryness, there are "moistening dryness codes" everywhere in life. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates using the method of "morning salt and evening honey" to moisten dryness and prevent diseases, which means drinking a cup of warm water with a little salt (about 0.5 grams) in the morning and a cup of honey water (diluted with water below 40 ℃) in the evening. In addition, some foods such as "natural humidifiers" can help nourish yin and moisten dryness, and can be eaten more in autumn: raw pears can clear heat, and cooked pears can moisten the lungs (stewed pears with rock sugar have good therapeutic effects on warming dryness and coughing); After soaking Tremella fuciformis, boiling it in soup can replenish water; Lily and lotus seed cook Congee together, which can not only moisten dryness but also calm nerves and help sleep; Raw lotus root can cool blood and produce saliva, while cooked lotus root can invigorate the spleen and moisten the lungs, making it very suitable for consumption in autumn. Coping with autumn dryness can not only rely on dietary regulation, but also relieve dryness through acupressure and soaking feet in traditional Chinese medicine. Regularly rubbing the Yingxiang acupoint, Hegu acupoint, Taixi acupoint, and Yuji acupoint in autumn can nourish yin, clear the lungs, and moisturize dryness, thereby relieving discomfort such as dry nasal cavity, dry mouth, and dry tongue caused by autumn dryness. Soaking feet in warm water before bedtime can promote the circulation of qi and blood. If possible, you can also soak your feet in 30g of mugwort leaves and 5 slices of ginger boiled in water at a temperature of around 40 ℃ for 15-20 minutes before going to bed. This can promote blood circulation and indirectly nourish the lung yin. In daily life, comrades should also pay attention to details, such as keeping indoor humidity between 40% and 60% as much as possible; Controlling the temperature of the bath water at around 37 ℃ and the duration at around 15 minutes can also help alleviate the adverse effects of autumn dryness. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the principle of "correspondence between heaven and man", which means adjusting daily life according to the seasons to conform to natural laws and help ensure physical health. It is recommended that comrades pay attention to preventing cold and dampness in autumn to avoid the occurrence of diseases. Finally, I sent my comrades a short formula to moisten the dryness: Korean salt water, evening honey soup, pear Congee and lily to moisten the five internal organs; Eat less spicy food, drink more soup, and often knead Taixi Hegu. (New Society)