Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring, which comes from the old saying "Rain gives birth to a hundred valleys". Before and after this solar term, the rainfall increased obviously, the climate was cold and humid, and the liver qi rose too much or stagnated, which led to meridian block, and it was very easy to have pain symptoms, such as waist and leg pain, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia and other neuropathic pain. Besides etiological treatment, nourishing the liver and strengthening the spleen is very important.

Nourishing the liver is the foundation.

Nourishing the liver can soothe the liver and regulate qi, promote blood circulation and dredge collaterals, and achieve the purpose of relieving pain. In Huangdi Neijing, it is put forward that "sleeping in the spring at night and getting up early", that is, going to bed late and getting up early, but not staying up late. Spinach is cool and sweet, and has the effects of nourishing blood, stopping bleeding, benefiting five internal organs, dredging blood vessels, quenching thirst, moistening intestines, nourishing yin, calming the liver, helping digestion, and clearing stomach heat toxin. It is the first choice for nourishing liver and dietotherapy in spring.

In addition, closing your eyes can also nourish your liver. Find a quiet place to sit after dinner, with eyes slightly closed and eyelids sunken, and put aside other distractions; The tongue sticks to the palate and swallows body fluids; Breathe evenly, then take a deep breath slowly and hold on to your abdomen. Close your eyes 10 minutes or so. You can also gently press the index finger ends of your hands on your eyelids and gently rub them until your eyes are comfortable. Pay attention to mental conditioning, avoid rage and depression, be open-minded, keep a quiet mind, listen to more music, go fishing, go for a spring outing, play Tai Ji Chuan, take a walk, etc. These can cultivate our temperament, avoid worry and anxiety when something happens and prevent internal heat from rising.

Strengthening the spleen is the key.

There is a cloud in Huangdi Neijing: "The spleen is also soil, which is the main center. It often takes four days to hide, and every 18 days. " This means that 18 days at the end of the four seasons are spleen-dominated. During this period, you can eat more foods that can strengthen the spleen and stomach and eliminate dampness, such as Toona sinensis, black beans, coix seed, yam and crucian carp. Lay the foundation for summer. Yam and barley porridge is a good dietary remedy. Prepare 50 grams of yam, coix seed 15 grams, and japonica rice 100 grams. Wash the above ingredients and add water to cook. This kind of porridge has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach and nourishing qi and blood.

Spleen and stomach can also be rubbed at Sanyinjiao and Zusanli points on both legs. Sanyinjiao point is located 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, and the posterior edge of tibia is in the depression near the bone margin, which is the intersection of the spleen meridian of Foot Taiyin, the kidney meridian of Foot Shaoyin and the liver meridian of Foot Jueyin. Kneading this point can not only strengthen the spleen and replenish blood, but also regulate the liver and kidney. There is also a calming effect, which can help sleep. Operation: press and knead with the tip of thumb for 30-50 times. Zusanli is located 3 inches below the external knee, beside the tibia 1 inch. Regular massage can strengthen the spleen and stomach, adjust the middle energizer, dredge collaterals and guide stagnation. Operation: Massage with thumb and abdomen for 50 100 times.