The Huangdi Inner Classic of Medicine teaches that health depends on living in harmony with the movements of Heaven and Earth. As spring approaches, the Yang Qi of Nature begins to rise, expand, and give life to the ten thousand things.
The large intestine is also very affected by the dryness and constipation can be exacerbated in autumn and the very foods that help are ripening now. Stewed plums are wonderful, as are stewed apple and rhubarb a treat and are so delicious!