谷雨
Grain Rain (谷雨)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
谷雨 (Gǔyǔ), the Grain Rain solar term, falls around Apr 19-21. Rain nourishes the hundred grains. The last spring term before summer. Tea picked before Grain Rain (雨前茶) is considered the finest. In TCM, this is a time to support the spleen with warm, cooked foods
Key Takeaways- 谷雨 is the 6th of 24 solar terms
- Rain nourishes the hundred grains. The last spring term before summer. Tea picked before Grain Rain
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
Rain nourishes the hundred grains. The last spring term before summer. Tea picked before Grain Rain (雨前茶) is considered the finest. In TCM, this is a time to support the spleen with warm, cooked foods.
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