白露
Báilù · White Dew · Sep 7-9

White Dew (白露)

Solar Terms Chinese Calendar TCM
Summary

白露 (Báilù), the White Dew solar term, falls around Sep 7-9. Morning dew visibly condenses. The cooling trend is unmistakable. The lung meridian is most vulnerable — white foods (lotus root, white wood ear) support lung health. Tea harvested during White Dew is

Key Takeaways
  • 白露 is the 15th of 24 solar terms
  • Morning dew visibly condenses. The cooling trend is unmistakable. The lung meridian is most vulnerab
  • Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
  • The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing

Meaning and Significance

Morning dew visibly condenses. The cooling trend is unmistakable. The lung meridian is most vulnerable — white foods (lotus root, white wood ear) support lung health. Tea harvested during White Dew is prized for its fragrance.

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