《养生论》曰∶秋风虽爽，时主肃杀，万物于此凋伤。顺时调摄，使志安宁，以缓秋刑，此秋气之应
，养收之道也。
调理法
勿多食辛味，减辛以养肝气。（秋，肺金正旺，辛味属金，肝属木，恐辛味助金克木，令肝受病）
勿食生冷，以防痢疾。
勿食新姜，大热，损目。
勿贪取新凉。（凡人五脏俞穴，皆会于背。酷热之后，贪取风凉，此中风之源也。故背宜常暖护之）
八月一日，用绢展取百草头上露，拭两目，倍光明。柏树露尤妙。
九月九日，佩茱萸，饮菊花酒，却疾益人。
《律志》曰∶北方，阴也，伏也。阳伏于下，于时为冬。当闭精养神，以浓敛藏。如植物培护于冬
。至来春方得
荣茂。此时若戕贼之，春升之际，下无根本，枯悴必矣。
调理法
勿多食咸味，减咸以养心气。（冬。肾水正旺，咸属水，心属火，恐咸味助水克火，令心受病）
不宜多出汗，恐泄阳气。
勿多食葱，亦恐发散阳气。
不宜沐浴。阳气在内，热水逼而出汗。（汗出而毛孔开，最易感寒。冬伤于寒，春必病瘟）
不宜早出犯霜，或略饮酒以冲寒气。
不宜犯贼邪之风。（冬月，东南风为贼邪风，宜谨避之）
冬至日，用赤小豆煮粥，合宅啜之，可免瘟疫时症。
宜积贮雪水，烹茶饮之，能解一切热毒。
The *Yangsheng Lun* (Treatise on Nourishing Life) states: Although the autumn wind is refreshing, it is dominated by a desiccating and killing energy, causing all things to wither and suffer at this time. To regulate and nourish oneself in accordance with the season, keeping the mind peaceful, thereby mitigating the harshness of the autumn qi, is the way to respond to autumn qi and nourish the principle of "receiving" (Shou).
Regulation Methods:
Do not consume excessive pungent flavors; reduce pungency to nourish Liver Qi. (In autumn, Lung Metal qi is at its peak. Pungency belongs to Metal, while the Liver belongs to Wood. There is a fear that pungency will assist Metal in overcoming Wood, causing disease in the Liver.)
Do not eat raw or cold foods, to prevent dysentery.
Do not eat fresh ginger, as it is intensely hot and damages the eyes.
Do not crave new coolness. (The Shu points of the five Zang organs all converge on the back. After intense heat, seeking relief through wind exposure is the source of wind-stroke. Therefore, the back should be kept warm and protected.)
On the first day of the eighth lunar month, use silk gauze to collect dew from the tips of hundred herbs, wipe both eyes with it, and vision will become doubly bright. Dew from cypress trees is especially effective.
On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, wear cornel (Zhuyu), drink chrysanthemum wine, which dispels disease and benefits the person.
The *Lü Zhi* states: The North belongs to Yin, implying hiding and storing. Yang is hidden below, corresponding to the season of Winter. At this time, one should conserve essence and nourish spirit, employing strong convergence and storage. It is like plants being nurtured during winter; only then can they flourish and thrive when spring arrives. If the body is harmed at this time, when spring arrives and Yang begins to ascend, lacking a fundamental root below, withering and decline are inevitable.
Regulation Methods:
Do not consume excessive salty flavors; reduce saltiness to nourish Heart Qi. (In winter, Kidney Water qi is at its peak. Saltiness belongs to Water, while the Heart belongs to Fire. There is a fear that saltiness will assist Water in overcoming Fire, causing disease in the Heart.)
It is not advisable to sweat excessively, lest Yang Qi be leaked.
Do not consume excessive green onions, as this may also disperse Yang Qi.
Bathing is not suitable. Yang Qi resides within; hot water forces sweating. (When sweat is produced, pores open, making one most susceptible to Cold pathogens. Injury by Cold in winter leads to Warm diseases in spring.)
It is not advisable to go out early into frost, or to drink a little alcohol to counteract cold air.
It is not advisable to encounter "thief-evil" winds. (In winter, southeast winds are considered thief-evil winds and should be carefully avoided.)
On the Winter Solstice, cook porridge with adzuki beans (*Vigna angularis*) and have the whole household consume it, which can prevent plagues and seasonal epidemic conditions.
It is advisable to store snow water, boil it for tea, which can resolve all kinds of heat toxins.