White Dew
White dew appears on grass at dawn; the autumn cool deepens.
In plain terms: White Dew is one of the 24 markers in the traditional Chinese calendar that track how the seasons change through the year — white dew appears on grass at dawn; the autumn cool deepens..
Energy of This Solar Term
The first morning dews of autumn appear and persist. The yin gathers steadily; nights cool perceptibly; the lung organ enters its peak activation period.
TCM Seasonal Living
Lung peak activation; autumn dryness intensifies; protect against cold invasion through morning dew.
Foods to Emphasize
White fungus and pear soup (a classical autumn dish), almond and pear cakes, ginseng tea, and warming root vegetable stews.
Practices for This Period
Drink warm water in the morning before going outside; cover the throat against cool dew; deepen breathing practices for lung capacity; harvest summer herbs before frost.