小暑金将末 微凉麦正秋
Minor Heat, comes between July 6th and 8th annually, is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.Minor Heat signifies the hottest period is coming but the extreme hot point has yet to arrive.
"Shu" stands for hot, so "Xiao Shu" (Minor Heat) means hot, but not as hot as "Da Shu" (Great Heat).Due to the high temperatures of summer, people's digestive functions are relatively weak. Therefore, bland diets are preferred.
