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Now we’re into the month of March and have come to our third solar term of Spring. During this time period, besides
the rise in temperature, there will also be an increase in rain. It’s known that it’s the beginning of Spring Thunder
(which is what causes the awakening of insects, therefore the name of this solar term). The body may not be able to keep
up or adapt as quickly to the dramatic changes in temperature and moisture, causing discomfort such muscle soreness.
For those with respiratory system problems or allergies, will need to be extra careful as well.
How to Maintain -- Gallbladder Cleanse
The Gallbladder Meridian compliments with the Liver Meridian and are both of the Wood element that links with Spring
season.
The Gallbladder Meridian starts from the outer corner of the eye and divides into two branches. One branch runs externally
and weaves back and forth at the lateral side of the head. After curving behind the ear, it reaches the top of the shoulder and
crosses the lateral side of the rib cage and abdomen, until it ends up at the side of the hip. The other branch enters the cheek
and runs internally downward, through the neck and chest to connect with the gallbladder. It continues moving downwards
and comes out in the lower abdomen, where it connects with the other branch at the hip. The hip branch then runs toward the
lateral side of the thigh and lower leg. After crossing the ankle, it goes over the foot to reach to the tip of the fourth toe.
Another small branch leaves the meridian and terminates at the big toe to connect with the Liver Meridian.
Massaging the Gallbladder Meridian can help adjust and promote better Qi and Blood flow, as well promote gastrointestinal
motility and help liver and gallbladder detoxification, increasing the body’s immune system. There are also cosmetic effects
such as brightening the eyes and facial complexion.
Pregnant women, women during their menstrual periods, and infants and young children are not suitable for gallbladder massage.
In addition, it is not suitable to stimulate the gallbladder meridian at night and before going to bed to avoid getting too heated or
insomnia.
Diet
Nourishing the Stomach and Spleen and soothing the Liver Qi are key points to focus on when making adjustments on what to eat.
Overall, it’s important to have variety, good quality whole foods, and are easy to digest. Foods such as asparagus, garlic, leek,
green onion, bamboo shoots, bok choy, spinach, carrots, celery, cabbage, etc. are great choices (what’s of season is a great way to
know what to eat).
Herbal teas such as orange peel with ginger, bergamot with citron tea are great choices for this solar term
Reminder: best to stay away from foods that are cold, raw, fried, and overly spicy.
**Simple Cooking - Bamboo Shoot Porridge**
Ingredients:
1~2 bamboo shoots
100g pork belly
3 shiitake mushrooms
1 stalk of celery
1 cup white rice
1 tbsp shallots
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sesame oil
Directions:
Remove the shells and rough parts of the bamboo shoots and cut them into strips. Put them in a soup pot and add water to boil the soup. After the water is boiled, turn off the heat and set aside.
Cut the shiitake mushrooms and pork belly into strips, and chop the celery into finely chopped pieces.
Saute the shallots in the pan and oil until golden brown
Stir pork belly (not for vegetarians) until oily, add shiitake mushrooms and fry until fragrant, then add bamboo shoot stock, white rice (raw rice or cooked rice can be used, raw rice can be cooked for a longer time) and soy sauce simmer Until the rice is mature, the rice is cooked for about 5-10 minutes
Add the fried shallot oil, minced celery, white pepper, salt and sesame oil to taste before starting the pan.
Lifestyle
Liver Qi is on the rise during this time, and for some people, it may cause difficulty sleeping, even anxiety and
headaches, therefore, it is important to be able to maintain a calm and stable mood. Getting enough (good quality)
sleep, doing light exercises (ie. jogging, walking, yoga, etc), not overworking your body, and replenishing enough
water throughout the day are important things to consider and implement on a daily basis. In addition, you can
massage the Liver and Gallbladder meridians in the morning or afternoon, which can relieve emotions and helps
the body detoxify.
Essential Oil Blend -- Foot ShaoYang Gallbladder Meridian Blend
Lantana (1 drop)
Greek sage (12 drops)
Red mandarin (12 drops)
Peppermint (5 drops)
Cold-pressed sesame oil (30ml)
Sea Buckthorn oil (1 drop)
How to use:
Apply the blend to the two sides of your ribs, and push from top to bottom with your hands (use the web between your thumb and index finger). When you push the right side, lightly bend toward your left side, and vice versa.
Hold your hands into fists and tap/strike the Gallbladder Meridian along the edge of the thigh (starting from the hip area all the way towards the knee).
Can add the blend when taking a bath. It helps promote the movement of Qi and Blood.
Note that it’s best to keep the bath between 15~30 minutes
stay warm and drink a cup of warm water after getting out from the bath.
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Once again I would like to thank Yu Wei Huang L.Ac for designing the character for Awakening of Insects (Jing Zhe) and providing all of the great suggestions for this time period.
The essential oil blends are based off of the book "Four Seasons of Aromatherapy" by Elizabeth S.
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驚蟄是春天的第三個節氣，此時節容易有春雷產生，雷聲驚醒了蟄伏在地底的昆蟲和冬眠中
的動物而得名。驚蟄期間，春暖花開，雨量增多，萬物欣欣向榮，大家可能更能感受到春天
是一個升發季節的涵義。環境溫度以及濕度的劇烈變化容易造成人體不適感，因此有呼吸
系統疾病及花粉過敏者，更需特別注意。
驚蟄養生重點：平肝健脾
可以吃／喝什麼？
養脾胃以及平肝氣是驚蟄時期的飲食養生重點，平時宜多攝取優質蛋白質及多種維生素，
好消化的食物為最佳。大蒜、韭菜、蔥、竹筍、波菜、青江菜、胡蘿蔔、芹菜、萵苣等
和中藥茶飲中陳皮生薑茶、佛手柑香櫞茶可健脾和胃、疏肝理氣，都適合在此時節服用。
禁忌：生冷、油炸、辛辣刺激性食品
節氣食譜－竹筍鹹粥
材料：
竹筍 1~2支
五花肉 100克
香菇 3朵
芹菜 一支
白米 1杯
紅蔥頭 1大匙
醬油 1大匙
白胡椒粉 1小匙
鹽巴 1小匙
香油 2大匙
竹筍去殼以及粗糙部分後切成條狀，放入湯鍋中加水煮湯，水滾後關火備用
香菇和五花肉切成條狀，芹菜切成碎末備用
紅蔥頭下鍋與油慢炒至金黃色備用
將五花肉（素食者可不加）下鍋炒至出油，加入香菇炒香後，再加入竹筍高湯、 白米（可用生米或是熟米，用生米則烹煮時間較長）及醬油燉煮至米飯熟成， 熟米約5-10分鐘
起鍋前加入炒好的紅蔥頭油、芹菜末、適量白胡椒粉、鹽巴以及香油調味即可
生活習慣
驚蟄時期由於肝氣旺盛，可能會出現睡眠不易、甚至焦慮易怒、頭痛等問題，因此維持心情 的平穩是很重要的喔！切記要保持充足的睡眠，平時多做些緩和運動，如慢跑、散步、 瑜珈等，不要太過勉強自己的身體，並補充足夠的水分。另外，大家可以在早晨或下午 多按摩肝經與膽經，可舒緩情緒又能排毒養生。
芳療
足少陽膽經精華油配方
馬櫻丹 (1 滴)
希臘鼠尾草 (12 滴)
紅橘 (12 滴)
胡椒薄荷 (5 滴)
冷壓芝麻油 (30ml)
沙棘油 (1 滴)
＊注意事項：孕婦及6歲以下幼童不適用，未成年者降低濃度至3%
使用方式：
塗抹精油配方於肋骨外側，用手由上往下推，左右兩邊分開進行，推右邊時身體向 左邊彎曲，反之亦然。
沿大腿邊緣敲打膽經。
將精油配方加入熱水中泡澡
中醫小知識－膽經
膽經起於外眼角，上行到額角，下耳後，沿頸旁，行手少陽三焦經之前，至肩上退後，交出 手少陽三焦經之後，進入鎖骨上窩。支脈之一從耳後進入耳中，出走耳前，至外眼角後； 另一支脈從外眼角分出，下向大迎，會合手少陽三焦經至眼下，下邊蓋過下頜角，下行頸， 會合于鎖骨上窩。由此下向胸中，通過膈肌，絡肝，屬膽，沿肋脇裡，出于腹股溝動脈處， 繞陰部毛髮覆蓋處，橫向進入髖關節。
其經脈主幹從鎖骨上窩下向腋下，沿胸側，過季脇，向下會合于髖關節部。由此向下， 沿大腿外側，出膝外側，下向腓骨頭前，直下到腓骨下段，下出外踝之前，沿足背進入 第四趾外側。再有一支脈從足背分出，進入大趾趾縫間，沿第一、二跖骨間，出趾端， 回轉來通過趾甲，出于趾背毫毛部，接足厥陰肝經。
按摩膽經可調整肝膽經氣血循環、促進腸胃蠕動及幫助肝膽排毒，增強身體抵抗力。 還有使眼睛明亮、面部氣色紅潤等美容效果。孕婦、女性生理期間以及嬰幼兒不適合 按摩膽經。另外，再晚上及睡前不適合刺激膽經，避免上火或是失眠。
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非常感謝中醫師黃昱瑋所提供有關【驚蟄】時期的養生方法還有可愛的插畫。
精油配方是來自沈莉莎的24節氣經絡芳療自療全書
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