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What are the four solar terms for taking An Gong?

Nov 14, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
An Gong usually refers to An Gong Niu Huang Wan (Imperial Palace Buffalo Horn Pill). Generally, taking An Gong Niu Huang Wan during the four solar terms—Awakening of Insects, Summer Solstice, Frost's Descent, and Winter Solstice—is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine. However, please note that regardless of which solar term the aforementioned medicine is taken, the specific timing and dosage should be determined according to individual physical conditions. It is recommended to use this medicine under the guidance of a physician.

An Gong usually refers to An Gong Niu Huang Wan. Under normal circumstances, An Gong Niu Huang Wan can be taken during certain solar terms such as the Beginning of Spring, Waking of Insects, Summer Solstice, Frost's Descent, and Winter Solstice. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Beginning of Spring

The Beginning of Spring marks the start of spring. At this time, the body's yang energy begins to rise and develop. Taking an appropriate amount of An Gong Niu Huang Wan can help regulate qi and blood, and enhance the body's resistance.

2. Waking of Insects

According to traditional Chinese medicine, during the Waking of Insects, fluctuations in the body's circulation of qi and blood may occur, which could easily trigger previous illnesses or cause heat pathogens to rise. Taking An Gong Niu Huang Wan at this time can help clear heat toxins from the body, prevent and alleviate damage caused by warm-heat pathogenic factors, and thereby regulate the body's yin-yang balance.

3. Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice is a period of yin-yang transition. The body is prone to excessive internal heat and upward surging of qi and blood. Taking An Gong Niu Huang Wan at this time can help prevent heatstroke, warm-heat diseases, and other symptoms caused by the hot summer climate.

4. Frost's Descent

Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn, when the weather gradually becomes colder. The body may experience pathological changes such as internal heat, dryness, phlegm, and blood stasis. An Gong Niu Huang Wan has effects of clearing heat, resolving phlegm, awakening the mind, and opening the orifices. Taking it can help eliminate heat pathogens and phlegm-turbidity from the body, preventing their accumulation.

5. Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice is also a crucial turning point for yin-yang transformation, during which the body's circulation of qi and blood also changes. The effects of An Gong Niu Huang Wan can help regulate the body's qi and blood and mental state, preventing cerebrovascular diseases caused by yin-yang imbalance and chaotic qi and blood flow.

However, it should be noted that no matter which solar term the above-mentioned medicine is taken, the specific time and dosage should be determined according to individual physical conditions. It is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor to avoid any adverse effects on the body.

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