...to see off the Plum Rain. All of these are the result of stagnant, steaming, humid-heat QiThe vital energy or life force that permeates all things; in this context, it refers to the atmospheric quality and seasonal influence. brewing into heavy rain. When humans receive this Qi, they fall ill; when objects receive this Qi, they grow mold. Therefore, this water must not be used to make wine or vinegar.
The earth is moist and the heat is muggy during the sixth month.
The theory regarding "Middle Qi" proposed by Master Chen is incorrect.

Liquid Rain Water

Shizhen says:
Main Indications: Kills all insects and parasites. It is suitable for decocting medicines intended to kill parasites or eliminate accumulationsInternal blockages or masses, often referring to undigested food or parasitic infestations in the digestive tract..

Innovations

Shizhen says: The period starting ten days after the Beginning of WinterLidong, the solar term marking the start of winter, usually around November 7th or 8th. is called "Entering Liquid," and the period until Light SnowXiaoxue, the solar term occurring around November 22nd. is called "Exiting Liquid." Rain falling during this time is called "Liquid Rain"; it is also known as "Medicinal Rain." When various insects drink this water, they go into hibernation; they remain dormant until the spring thunder sounds to awaken them, at which point they emerge from the earth.

Flood Water

From the Compendium

Explanation of Names

Shizhen says: Falling and pouring rainwater is called Lao. Also, excessive rain that lingers is called Lao. A poem by Han Tuizhi The courtesy name of Han Yu (768–824), a famous Tang dynasty poet and philosopher. says: "The rain-puddle has no source; filled in the morning, gone by evening." This is exactly what is meant here.

Properties and Flavor

Sweet, balanced, and non-toxic.

Main Indications

Suitable for decocting medicines that harmonize the Spleen and StomachIn Chinese medicine, these organs are the primary drivers of digestion and the distribution of nutrients. or remove damp-heatA pathological condition characterized by symptoms like inflammation, heaviness, and sticky secretions..
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