High temperature and humidity are common during Grain Buds. The increase in temperature over this season may also give rise to nettle rash, rheumatism, sweat spots, eczema and other skin diseases.
Ancient medical scientists in China knew about this and have attributed it to three reasons. Firstly, high humidity in the air causes wind-heat or coldness. Secondly, accumulated heat in intestines and stomach cause ailment .Thirdly, allergies caused from eating fish and shrimp, which in turn causes incoordination between the spleen and the stomach. Nettle rash can occur quickly on any part of the body. Rashes of different sizes and itches varying in severity will start appearing on the skin. The degree of itching is dependent on if the weather is hot or cool. After the cause of the rash is ascertained, we are able to take relevant treatments and other preventative measures.
People sweat a lot over the summer period, causing their clothes to go from wet, to dry and then wet again in a matter of minutes. This will cause the appearance of sweat spots. Unconsciously, people would start finding the appearance of white spots on their bodies and their eyebrows would suddenly seem to have grown sparse. As soon as this happens, the person should start seeking medical help.
For those who enjoy wearing tight-fitting clothes, they should be careful of eczema. Eczema is not to be ignored, as it makes the skin sensitive and turns it completely red.
