1. It is because the Awakening of Insects is a time when all things revive. During this season, it is still cold and warm at times, and besides paying attention to keeping warm, the climate is also relatively dry, which can easily lead to dry mouth and throat, and external coughs. Therefore, there is a folk tradition of eating pears during the Awakening of Insects. Pears can be eaten raw, steamed, juiced, grilled, or boiled. At this time, daily life should follow the nature of the liver. Eating pears helps to strengthen the spleen, balance the five internal organs, and enhance the body's resistance to pathogens.
2. In ancient times, there were many types of creatures, and there was no 100% effective medicine for some infectious diseases. On the day of the Awakening of Insects, many insects awaken, and eating pears reminds people to be cautious and take preventive measures.
3. In the northern part of Jiangsu and Shanxi, there is a folk proverb: "Eat pears on the Awakening of Insects, and you will be energetic all year long!" Some say that "pear" (梨) sounds like "leave" (离), and according to legend, eating pears on the Awakening of Insects can keep pests away from crops, ensuring a good harvest for the whole year. On this day, the whole family eats pears.
4. Eating pears during the Awakening of Insects symbolizes "leaving home to start a business." The famous Jin merchants of the Qijia family, whose ancestor Qu Ji was from Changzi County, Shangdang, in the early Ming Dynasty, took his two sons Xin and Yi, and used the Lu hemp and pears from Shangdang to exchange for coarse cloth and dates from Qixian, making profits by traveling between the two places. Over time, they accumulated wealth and settled down in Qixian. During the Yongzheng era, Qu Baichuan went to the West Pass, and it was the day of the Awakening of Insects. His father gave him a pear to eat and said, "Our ancestors started their business by trading pears, going through hardships, and finally settling in Qixian. Today, you are going to the West Pass on the Awakening of Insects. Eating pears reminds you to remember your ancestors and work hard to bring glory to your family."

Relieve coughing and phlegm, clear heat and reduce fire. In the field of nutrition, pears have a very prominent reputation - "natural mineral water." They are juicy, low in residue, and rich in glucose, organic acids, iron, and other trace elements, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, B, and C. They have functions such as quenching thirst, relieving coughs, reducing heat, nourishing blood, and moistening the lungs to remove dryness. They are most suitable for people who have fever in winter and spring or have internal heat.
Help digestion and replenish water. Pears can promote appetite, aid digestion, and have diuretic and laxative effects, as well as detoxifying properties. They can be used to replenish water and nutrition during high fevers.
Chewing pears acts as a "tooth protector." When people eat pears, they chew some crisp particles, which can effectively remove plaque between teeth. Experts say that eating half a pear can remove 20% of plaque in teeth, which is beneficial to the body.
Help with alcohol detoxification and protect the liver. Pears are cool and moistening, and they help with alcohol detoxification. Although pears are sweet, they have low calories, making them ideal for those who love sweets but fear weight gain. Eating a pear can cool and moisten the stomach, especially for those who drink alcohol, as pears contain a lot of sugar and vitamins, which can protect the liver to some extent.

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