There has always been a folk saying in our country that "October radish is better than ginseng", which literally means that the efficacy of October radish is better than that of ginseng. Therefore, radish has a good name, called "little radish". So, what health philosophy does this old saying contain? Let me introduce it to you below.
1. The health-preserving effects of radish
In the tenth month of the lunar calendar, the climate is often dry, and white radish has the effect of moisturizing and clearing away heat. It is very suitable to eat radish at this time. of. This also tells us that white radish has very good health-preserving effects. It not only moisturizes dryness and clears away heat, but also smoothes qi and resolves phlegm. In addition, white radish also contains a large amount of vitamin C and trace elements, which can effectively increase the body's resistance. . However, it should also be noted that white radish is cool in nature and should not be eaten in large quantities. At the same time, people with spleen deficiency should not eat white radish.
2. Health care should adapt to the season
October radish versus ginseng refers to the tenth month of the lunar calendar, which is very suitable for eating white radish. This ancient saying also reflects the wisdom of working people in maintaining health: different seasons have different methods of maintaining health. In different seasons, the external conditions of the human body's living environment change. Correspondingly, the human body must adjust according to environmental changes at any time. This is the best way to maintain health. In addition to "October radish versus ginseng", there are also many examples of different food regimens in different seasons in life. For example, drinking mutton soup in winter can keep out the cold and replenish qi; drinking mung bean porridge in summer can moisturize dryness, promote body fluids, and reduce internal heat. Etc., these are the health regimens that working people have gradually formed in their long-term lives to adapt to the seasons. Different seasons have different foods corresponding to their health regimens.
From the above point of view, "October radish is better than ginseng" is a very old saying but it also contains simple and reasonable health care methods. In our country, there are many similar sayings among the people. For those who are interested, You can look at other sayings.