The croaking of frogs and cicadas. "The hottest season of the year has arrived. During the summer solstice, the scorching sun and frequent rainfall significantly prolong the exposure time of human skin. Not only does it cause sun damage, but mosquito bites are also unbearable. Today, doctors from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dermatology have prepared a skincare and mosquito prevention guide for everyone. Please check it carefully. The ancient people used the wisdom of using sachets to ward off evil and avoid filth to prevent mosquitoes, which is still effective today. It can be carried around or placed in the living room. Take 10 grams each of Huoxiang and Peilan, and 5 grams each of orange peel, mint, cardamom, and clove. Put them into a breathable cloth bag and hang it indoors or wear it on the collar. Huoxiang has a pungent and fragrant nature, which can relieve heat and dispel damp heat and impurities; Mint spice is cool and refreshing, providing a refreshing scent that keeps mosquitoes away; Lilac is warm and fragrant, with a strong odor that resembles an invisible mosquito repellent, lingering in the air like a protective wall. At the same time, plants such as Acorus calamus, peppermint, mosquito repellent, lavender, geranium, and pitcher plant can also be planted on windowsills or in courtyards to create a natural "mosquito proof green belt". Acorus calamus is a wet loving plant, and the unique scent emitted by its leaves can help people stay alert and have a significant deterrent effect on mosquitoes and insects; The cool scent of mint can form an odor barrier; The light purple flower clusters of lavender are not only beautiful, but their fragrance also makes mosquitoes reluctant to approach; The carnivorous traps of Nepenthes are like intricate traps, actively capturing mosquitoes and turning plants into green guardians for home mosquito control. It should be noted that mosquitoes and insects usually prefer to "appear" at dawn or dusk. Everyone should avoid these periods when traveling and try to avoid places with more mosquitoes and insects, such as water and grass. If you are active outdoors, especially in areas with lush vegetation, you should also take physical protection measures, such as wearing lightweight and breathable long clothes, choosing light colored clothing, etc. In addition, mosquito nets can also be used at home to allow mosquitoes and insects to penetrate seamlessly. After being bitten by mosquitoes, Vanilla Toner can be used daily with some herbs that have fragrant heat clearing, dampness dispelling, and itching relieving properties. Boil the herbal juice and wash the skin externally. For example, 10g of catnip, 15g of wild chrysanthemum, 10g of mint or white atractylodes, boil water and let it cool. Wipe or wet apply the medicine to the red and itchy areas of the skin, and be careful to avoid ulcerated wounds. The pungent and dispersing power of Jingjie can dispel wind and relieve itching. When a warm medicinal solution lightly brushes the skin, it can not only relieve immediate itching, but also regulate the moist and hot environment of the skin with the help of herbal power, reducing the risk of mosquito bites from the source. The bitter cold of wild chrysanthemums can clear heat, detoxify, and alleviate swelling and itching; Paired with mint or white atractylodes, it also has cooling and anti itch effects. In addition, topical anti itch agents such as calamine, menthol, and diphenhydramine can also be used. If the redness and swelling are obvious, appropriate ice compress can be applied, and medium or weak acting hormone drugs such as hydrocortisone cream, mometasone furoate cream, etc. can be used externally. However, if there are local blisters or ruptures, or if there is discomfort such as fever, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. But the most important reminder is not to scratch the stimulus. Eating fragrant and nourishing foods during the summer solstice belongs to the category of "fire", and bitter foods can help reduce fire. At this time of the festival, eating with cold vegetables such as chrysanthemum and lettuce, or drinking lotus leaf Congee and mung bean soup, can regulate the damp heat constitution from the inside. The slight bitterness of bitter chrysanthemum can clear away heat and purge fire. Lettuce is rich in fiber to help the spleen and stomach transport and remove dampness. Lotus leaf Congee can raise the spleen and stomach yang by virtue of the fragrance of lotus, and mung bean soup is a classic summer resort. Summer food has high moisture content, high fiber content, and many have their own fragrance, which is refreshing and delicious. It is like a "fire extinguishing agent" in the body. When the evil of dampness and heat is excreted with urine, the human body no longer becomes a "dampness and heat breeding ground" that attracts mosquitoes and insects, naturally reducing bite troubles and allowing you to enjoy a peaceful summer. (New Society)