白露
White Dew (白露)
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Summary
白露 (Báilù), the White Dew solar term, falls around Sep 7-9. Morning dew visibly condenses. The cooling trend is unmistakable. Traditional Chinese seasonal thought associated White Dew with the lungs and with white foods such as lotus root and white wood ear; t
Key Takeaways- 白露 is the 15th of 24 solar terms
Meaning and Significance
Morning dew visibly condenses. The cooling trend is unmistakable. Traditional Chinese seasonal thought associated White Dew with the lungs and with white foods such as lotus root and white wood ear; these are cultural associations, not a claim that foods treat or prevent lung disease. Tea harvested during White Dew is prized for its fragrance.
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