Vegetables that can be eaten in beginning of autumn solar terms include white radish, cabbage, tremella, pumpkin and celery. Beginning of autumn doesn't mean the hot weather is over. Beginning of autumn is still in the summer heat period, but the summer heat will not come out until the second solar term in autumn, and the weather is still very hot in early autumn. The so-called "heat is in the dog days" is also called "beginning of autumn drops later", and there is at least "falling" hot weather after beginning of autumn. According to the calculation method of "three volts", "beginning of autumn" is always at noon.

White radish has the effects of reducing qi, promoting digestion, eliminating diseases, moistening lung, removing toxic substances, promoting fluid production, and promoting diuresis and relaxing bowels. Indications: lung flaccidity, lung heat, constipation, vomiting blood, flatulence, dyspepsia, indigestion, excessive phlegm, dysuria, etc. White radish is very suitable for drinking radish water. After boiled with water, add some sugar, which can be used as a drink and has a good digestion and stomach nourishing effect.

Cabbage is particularly dry in autumn and winter, and it is slightly cold. It has the effects of clearing away heat and vexation, quenching thirst and diuresis, dredging the stomach and clearing away lung heat.

Tremella is sweet, light, flat and non-toxic. Not only has the effects of invigorating spleen and appetizing, but also has the effects of invigorating qi, clearing intestines, nourishing yin and moistening lung. It can not only enhance human immunity, but also enhance the tolerance of tumor patients to radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Pumpkin is rich in carbohydrates and pectin, which can protect gastrointestinal mucosa from rough food stimulation; Rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and other ingredients, it is a master of invigorating the stomach and promoting digestion.

Celery is slightly cold, bitter and non-toxic. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, carotene, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron and so on. Its leaves and stems also contain apigenin, bergamot lactone and volatile oil. Because its roots, stems, leaves and seeds can be used as medicine, it is called "medicine in the kitchen" and "medicinal celery".