Frost Descent
First frost appears; autumn closes; preparation for winter begins.
In plain terms: Frost Descent is one of the 24 markers in the traditional Chinese calendar that track how the seasons change through the year — first frost appears; autumn closes; preparation for winter begins..
Energy of This Solar Term
The last solar term of autumn. First frost arrives; trees finish dropping leaves; gardens close. The body shifts from autumn lung mode toward winter kidney support.
TCM Seasonal Living
Lung mode concludes; kidney preparation accelerates; protect against frost invasion.
Foods to Emphasize
Persimmon, chestnut, ginger duck, root vegetable soups, and warming jujube and longan teas.
Practices for This Period
Begin sleeping earlier (toward winter rhythm); add evening warming foot soaks; gather and store winter wood and food preserves; honor harvest with gratitude.