大暑 Da Shu - Major Heat

22nd July - 07th August

Da Shu is the 12th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. It marks the hottest period with the highest temperatures of the year. It is also the time when crops grow fastest.

To Eat

Lychee, watermelon, cucumber, tomato, broccoli, green tea, vinegar, tofu, duck.

To Do

Drink water, eat bitter foods to prevent sunstroke and irritability.