Cold Dew
Dew turns chilly; nights become cold; the body asks for warming foods.
In plain terms: Cold Dew is one of the 24 markers in the traditional Chinese calendar that track how the seasons change through the year — dew turns chilly; nights become cold; the body asks for warming foods..
Energy of This Solar Term
The transition from cool autumn to cold autumn. Hand and foot warmth becomes a daily concern; clothing layers up; warming foods replace cooling ones.
TCM Seasonal Living
Lung energy peaking; kidney preparation begins; protect against cold invasion at extremities.
Foods to Emphasize
Lamb stews, ginger and jujube teas, walnut and black sesame, sticky rice with warming spices, and chestnut dishes.
Practices for This Period
Wear warm socks and cover ankles; soak feet in warm ginger water before sleep; reduce raw cold foods; add warming spices to cooking.