寒露(Hánlù), October 8, 2025. The name “Cold Dew” reveals its meaning: the morning dew, once refreshing, now chills the earth and signals the descent into late autumn. The air grows sharper, and frost is not far away. Yin grows stronger, and cold gradually replaces warmth.

In TCM, this is the time to nourish Yin while keep warming the body. The Lungs remain sensitive, but now the Kidneys also need support as cold creeps in. Seasonal foods such as walnuts, pumpkin, peanuts, and pears both moisten and strengthen. Herbal teas with ginger, red dates, cinnamon or goji berries warm without overheating, providing gentle protection against seasonal illness. Overindulgence in raw fruits is discouraged, as .........