The twenty-four solar terms of meridian health preservation are the original cultural heritage of working people in China, which can reflect the changes of seasons, guide agricultural activities and affect the food, clothing, housing and transportation of thousands of households.

The division of the twenty-four solar terms originated from the Yellow River Basin. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, four solar terms were set, namely, mid-spring, mid-summer, mid-autumn and mid-winter. After continuous improvement and perfection, by the Qin and Han Dynasties, the 24 solar terms had been completely established. In BC 104, the taichu calendar written by Deng Ping officially set 24 solar terms in the calendar, and defined the astronomical position of the 24 solar terms.

The 24 solar terms show the ups and downs of Yin and Yang and climate change in a year. According to ancient China? Harmony between man and nature? Traditional culture believes that human health should adapt to this change of yin and yang. There is a corresponding relationship between qi activity of the 24 solar terms and human meridians. Twenty-four solar terms meridian health preservation method, two adjacent solar terms correspond to one meridian of human body, and the twenty-four solar terms correspond to twelve meridians of human body respectively.

Acupoint selection on the head: press Fengfu point: stick the palms of your hands behind your ears, bend your middle fingers, and press Fengfu point on the back of your head with your fingertips for about 1 min, with moderate force. Fengfu is the Du meridian point. Pressing this point frequently can prevent head and neck pain and stroke.

Massage regimen: pat your head with both hands, sit down, keep your head upright, then pat your head with both hands, from front to back, evenly, with soft and elastic strength, and pat your hands for about 20 times.

Self-moxibustion health care method: moxa sticks are often used in self-moxibustion because they are convenient to use and easy to control. Sit down, relax naturally, breathe smoothly, have no distractions, and expose the moxibustion site. Pay attention to prevent sparks from falling on the skin during moxibustion to avoid burns.

Twenty-four solar terms meridian health through beginning of spring, rainy days meridian health? Triple energizer meridian of hand shaoyang

Jingzhe, meridian health at vernal equinox? Hand Yangming large intestine meridian

Qingming, Grain Rain Meridian Health? Hand taiyang small intestine meridian

Long summer, small full meridian health? Pericardial meridian of hand jueyin

Mango, Meridian Health in Summer Solstice? Heart meridian of hand shaoyin

Small heat, big heat meridian health? Lung meridian of Taiyin of hand

Beginning of autumn, meridian health in summer? Gallbladder meridian of foot shaoyang

Bailu and autumn equinox meridian health care? Stomach meridian of foot Yangming

Cold dew, first frost meridian health? bladder meridian

Beginning of winter, is Xiaoxue meridian healthy? Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin

Heavy snow, are the meridians healthy in winter solstice? kidney channel of foot shaoyin