Why do old people say that we should eat pears during the Waking of Insects? What are the benefits of eating pears during the Waking of Insects?

There are 24 solar terms in a year, and Jingzhe is one of the 24 solar terms ranked third. It usually falls on March 5th to 7th every year. This year it falls on March 5th. Rural elderly people are accustomed to maintaining their health according to the solar terms. Today I will explain why the elderly in the village say that pears are the best to eat during Jingzhe?

Why do old people say that we should eat pears during the Waking of Insects?

I have heard the old people talk about eating pears during Jingzhe before. This is because "li" and "li" are homophones, and eating pears during Jingzhe actually means to keep crops away from pests and to ensure a good harvest throughout the year. This has to start with the meaning of Jingzhe. The "jing" in "jingzhe" means to startle or wake up. And "zhe" refers to some pests and animals dormant in the ground. So Jingzhe means that at this solar term, some pests in the ground will wake up and start to harm the crops. Eating pears on the day of Jingzhe actually embodies the farmers' yearning for a better life and the hope of a good harvest all year round. This is the same as the meaning that lovers cannot share pears, it is just a beautiful meaning.

What are the benefits of eating pears during the Waking of Insects?

However, there is another more reliable explanation for eating pears during the Jingzhe solar term. That is, the weather is relatively dry during the Jingzhe solar term, and people are more likely to get angry in spring. Pears are rich in water, so eating pears can relieve dry mouth and tongue, and also has a good effect on coughs. Therefore, the custom of eating pears during the Jingzhe solar term has been preserved.

Can eating pears during the Jingzhe period prevent infectious diseases?

During the Jingzhe Festival, everything comes back to life. The weather is sometimes cold and sometimes warm. In addition to keeping warm, the weather is relatively dry, which can easily cause dry mouth and tongue, cough and other symptoms. Raw pears are cold in nature and sweet in taste, which can moisten the lungs and relieve cough, nourish yin and clear away heat. Therefore, there is the custom of eating pears during the Jingzhe Festival. Pears can be eaten raw, steamed or juiced. At this time, the eating habits should be in accordance with the nature of the liver. Eating pears can help the spleen, make the five internal organs peaceful, and increase the body's immunity. Because on the day of Jingzhe, various insects wake up, and eating pears is to prevent everyone from being attacked by insect infectious bacteria.

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Traditional customs such as "eating pears during the Waking of Insects" and "eating dumplings during the Winter Solstice" are very common in modern life. We can eat them at any time and do not necessarily have to wait until a specific solar term to eat them. In addition, the climate and environment in each region will be different, and there will be regional characteristics in living habits, personal diet, traditional customs, etc. This should be combined with local traditions to be more appropriate!