Grain in Ear

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　Grain in Ear¹, or Mangzhong, is the 9th solar term of the year. And its arrival also signifies the beginning of midsummer. 
　Mangzhong, also known as “Busy Planting”, vividly reflects the characteristic of being busy with both “harvesting” and “planting” during this solar term. The “mang” refers to the harvesting of crops with awns like wheat, while the “zhong” means sowing millet and other crops. Farmers race against time to harvest ripe wheat and then quickly plant rice, hoping for a bountiful autumn harvest.
　Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear compared to the previous eight solar terms. Regions in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are about to enter the plum rains season². This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, which explains the origin of its name. 
　Do not eat greasy³ or strongly flavoured food during Grain in Ear. That’s the healthcare advice given by Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty.
　Generally, vegetables and coarse grains that work in lowering blood pressure and blood fat should be the first choice. During this time, people are encouraged to eat less lamb, pork, hot peppers, onions and ginger if they are frequently feeling thirsty and tired.

Notes: 
1. 意为：芒种 2. 意为：梅雨季节 

3. greasy adj. 油腻的