As the fourth solar term of winter, the Winter Solstice marks the extreme cold of yin and the birth of yang, with the phrase 'the arrival of the cathode marks the beginning of yang energy'. At this time, the daytime is the shortest and the nighttime is the longest, and the climate is characterized by "cold condensation, dryness, and rising yang energy". Winter solstice diet and health preservation should be balanced, spleen and kidney should be warmed and supplemented, and yin nourishment should be taken into account in autumn and winter. Recommend one Congee, one dish and one tea to help you warm the winter solstice. Choose 2 tremella, 5g lily, 10g tuckahoe and 30g lotus seed Congee, and put all ingredients together to cook Congee. Tremella fuciformis nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, generates fluids, and nourishes the stomach; Lily nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, clears the heart and calms the mind; Poria cocos strengthens the spleen, permeates dampness, soothes the heart and calms the mind; Lotus seeds strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, nourish the kidneys and consolidate essence, nourish the heart and calm the mind, and nourish the spleen and stop diarrhea. The combination of these four ingredients can nourish the yin of the lungs and kidneys, regulate the spleen and stomach, nourish yin without harming yang, which is in line with the "autumn and winter nourishing yin" principle. Select 1 to 2 pounds of lamb, 10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 10 grams of Angelica sinensis, 5 slices of ginger, and 10 jujubes to stew in Shengui Lamb Soup. Eat meat and drink the soup. Codonopsis pilosula and Angelica sinensis nourish qi and blood; Ginger promotes yang and disperses cold, warms the stomach and relieves pain; Jujube can invigorate the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and nourish blood; Lamb meat warms the middle and nourishes qi, strengthens the spleen and stomach. This soup has the effects of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, as well as nourishing the middle and warm qi. Suitable for the general population to supplement during winter solstice or winter, it can make qi and blood abundant, spleen and stomach strong, and the body healthy. It is especially suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and insufficient qi and blood to consume. Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tea: 5 grams of Huangqi, 5 grams of Guizhi, 5 grams of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 slices of ginger, and 3 jujubes. Brew in boiling water and drink as a substitute for tea. 3-5 cups per day. This tea, also known as Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang in the Jin Kui Yao Lue, has the effects of nourishing qi, warming meridians, and promoting blood circulation to alleviate rheumatism. Indicating blood stasis, qi deficiency and blood stagnation, and skin numbness caused by slight wind pathogens. Huangqi in the formula is slightly warm in nature and sweet in taste. When it enters the spleen and lung meridians, it can tonify qi and spleen, promote yang and lift stagnation, benefit the body and stabilize the exterior, promote diuresis and reduce swelling; Cinnamomum cassia has a warm and sweet taste. When it enters the lung, bladder, and heart meridians, it can induce sweating, relieve muscle weakness, warm the meridians, promote yang and transform qi, dispel wind and dispel cold, and relieve rheumatism and pain; White peony has a slightly cold nature and a sour and bitter taste. When it enters the liver and spleen meridians, it can nourish the blood, regulate yin, soften the liver, relieve pain, calm liver yang, regulate yin, and stop sweating; Ginger is warm in nature and pungent in taste. When it enters the lung, spleen, and stomach meridians, it can dispel wind and sweat, relieve surface coldness, warm the middle, and warm the lungs; Jujube is warm in nature and sweet in taste. When it enters the heart, spleen, and stomach meridians, it can nourish the middle and qi, nourish the blood and calm the mind, nourish the heart and spleen, and protect stomach qi. During the Winter Solstice season, if the cold weather lasts for nine days, the qi and blood are stagnant, the skin is not warm, and the limbs are numb, people can drink this tea regularly. This article/Li Jinhui (Beijing Geriatric Hospital) highlights the importance of winter solstice health preservation as "supporting yang and protecting roots". During winter solstice, diet should be "warm and nourishing without aiding dryness, promoting yang without consuming yin". By following the mechanism of yin and yang transformation, cultivating the essence and strengthening the foundation, one can have a deep and solid foundation for spring birth. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the birth of yang, cultivate and strengthen the gate of life with the qualities of sweet, warm, and strong nourishment, and transform yin and unblock stagnation with the combination of Xin and Run. It is recommended to consume lamb and walnuts to warm the kidneys and promote yang, longan and yellow wine to warm the blood and promote blood circulation, lilies and Tremella fuciformis to moisten dryness and protect yin. Avoid raw, cold, sticky, and cold fruits to prevent damage to the yang of newborns; Avoid fragrant and dry substances that consume qi, and avoid disturbing dormant essence. (New Society)