2026/07/23 (Thu.) Great Heat
July 23 (Thu.), in 2026 is indeed the date of the Great Heat solar term. This day marks the arrival of the hottest and most yang-dominant period of the year, usually around the tenth day of the sixth lunar month. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that health preservation at this time should focus on clearing heat and relieving summer heat, strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. It is recommended to eat more mung beans, watermelon, and barley, and to avoid overwork and maintain a peaceful state of mind.