What flowers bloom during the Great Cold?
Great Cold: First period - Rhododendron, second period - Orchid, third period - Symplocos;(1) Rhododendron
Rhododendron (scientific name: Daphne odora Thunb.) is a plant in the family Thymelaeaceae and genus Daphne. It is an evergreen upright shrub; the branches are thick and usually dichotomously branched, with small branches nearly cylindrical, purple-red or purplish-brown, and hairless. The leaves are alternate, papery, ovate or oblong-ovate. The flowers are pale purple-red on the outside and meaty red on the inside, hairless. The fruit is red. Flowering period is from March to May, and fruiting period is from July to August.
(2) Orchid
The leaves are linear to narrowly elliptical, with broad sheaths at the base that wrap around the pseudobulb, and have a joint. The inflorescence is racemose, with several to many flowers, and the colors include white, pure white, white-green, yellow-green, light yellow, light yellow-brown, yellow, red, blue, and purple.
Traditional Chinese famous flowers refer to orchids that belong to the genus Cymbidium, such as Spring Orchid, Jianlan, Mulan, and Hanlan, which are commonly referred to as "Chinese Orchids." These orchids differ greatly from tropical orchids with large and colorful flowers. They do not have eye-catching vibrant colors or large flowers and leaves, but they possess a modest, elegant, and refined character, which fits the aesthetic standards of Eastern people. There has been a cultivation history of over one thousand years in China.
(3) Symplocos
Symplocos (scientific name: Symplocos sumuntia Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) is a tree in the family Symplocaceae and genus Symplocos. The young branches are brown. The leaves are thin leathery, ovate, narrow obovate, or lanceolate-elliptical, with shallow serrations or wavy teeth on the edges, sometimes almost entire; the midvein is sunken on the upper surface, while the lateral veins and reticulate veins are raised on both surfaces. The inflorescence is racemose, the bracts fall early, broadly ovate to obovate, densely covered with soft hairs, and the small bracts are similar in shape to the bracts. The calyx tube is inverted conical, hairless, with triangular ovate sepals; the corolla is white, and the filaments are slightly fused at the base; the girdle is ring-shaped, hairless; the drupe is ovate urn-shaped, with a thin and brittle outer pericarp. It blooms from February to March, and fruits from June to July.
It is distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces in China. It is also found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It grows in mountain forests at an altitude of 200-1500 meters.
What are the precautions during the Great Cold?
Go to bed early and get up late"The Great Cold" is the last solar term of winter. In terms of daily life, it still needs to follow the characteristics of winter's closure, so it is advisable to go to bed early and get up late. Going to bed early helps to nourish the body's yang energy, while getting up late helps to nourish yin energy. In addition, there is an ancient saying, "Great Cold, Great Cold, guard against wind and keep warm." During the Great Cold, in addition to paying attention to keeping warm, one should also guard against wind. Clothing should be adjusted according to temperature changes, and it is important to stay warm.
Wash your feet before going to bed
In addition to going to bed early and getting up late and keeping warm during the Great Cold, it is best to develop the habit of washing your feet before going to bed. Soaking your feet in hot water before bedtime can dilate blood vessels, increase blood flow, improve skin and tissue nutrition in the feet, reduce muscle tension, and improve sleep quality. It is beneficial for preventing frostbite and maintaining health, especially for those who like to read and write at night or sit for long hours until late, they should definitely soak their feet in hot water before sleeping.
Do not consume hot and spicy foods
The Great Cold is the last of the twenty-four solar terms. At this time, the weather in Beijing is very cold. Health preservation should follow the natural laws, with the main focus on collecting yin and protecting yang. It is advisable to eat warm food, and it is strictly forbidden to eat raw, cold, sticky, hard-to-digest foods, to avoid damaging the yang energy of the spleen and stomach. Do not consume too much hot and spicy food.
During the Great Cold, people can adjust their diet based on their different constitutions. Those with a tendency towards yang deficiency should take warm foods, such as mutton and chicken. Those with a tendency towards yin deficiency should take nourishing foods, such as duck meat, goose meat, and wood ear fungus. Medicinal supplements should be selected according to one's own constitution and symptoms, and it is best to consult a professional before taking supplements.
Do not over-exercise
During the Great Cold, excessive exercise should be avoided, as sweating too much may cause the loss of yang energy. Exercise should be done in sunny places, and the type of exercise can be chosen according to personal preferences, such as walking, jogging, or square dancing. The intensity of exercise should be determined according to one's physical condition, with a slight sweat being ideal. On days with smog or snow, it is best to pause exercising.
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