The relationship between time and health is important, and the meridians are matched with the internal organs of the human body. Therefore, the twelve daily time periods are closely related to the twelve meridians of the body. Let's take a detailed look at the operating time of the twelve meridians.
Distribution of the Twelve Meridians
Distribution of the Upper Limb Meridians
The inner front edge and the radial side of the thumb of the upper limb are known as the Hand Taiyin meridian, while the posterior edge of the inner side and the radial side of the little finger of the upper limb are known as the Hand Shaoyin meridian. The tip of the middle finger in the middle of the inner side of the upper limb is known as the Hand Jueyin meridian. Collectively, they are called the Three Yin meridians of the hand. The radial side of the index finger to the anterior edge of the outer side of the upper limb is known as the Hand Yangming meridian, while the ulnar side of the little finger to the posterior edge of the outer side of the upper limb is known as the Hand Taiyang meridian. The ulnar side of the ring finger to the middle of the outer side of the upper limb is known as the Hand Shaoyang meridian. Collectively, they are called the Three Yang meridians of the hand.
Distribution of the Lower Limb Meridians
The anterior edge of the outer side of the lower limb and the outer side of the second toe are known as the Foot Yangming meridian, while the posterior edge of the outer side of the lower limb and the outer side of the little toe are known as the Foot Taiyang meridian. The middle of the outer side of the lower limb and the outer side of the fourth toe are known as the Foot Shaoyang meridian. Collectively, they are called the Three Yang meridians of the foot. The inner side of the big toe and the middle of the inner side of the lower limb that turns to the anterior edge are known as the Foot Taiyin meridian, while the sole of the foot to the posterior edge of the inner side of the lower limb are known as the Foot Shaoyin meridian. The outer side of the big toe and the anterior edge of the inner side of the lower limb that turns to the middle are known as the Foot Jueyin meridian. Collectively, they are called the Three Yin meridians of the foot.
Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian
Operating Time: Yin Time (3:00-5:00)
The Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian starts at the middle burner and is the starting meridian for the flow of qi and blood in the twelve meridians. It belongs to the lung and connects with the Large Intestine meridian of Hand Yangming at the index finger. The collateral vessels branch out at the elbow, disperse into the interdigital spaces, and enter the armpit, exit at the cubital fossa, and run along the throat.
Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian
Operating Time: Mao Time (5:00-7:00)
The Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian connects with the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian at the index finger and connects with the lung at the side of the nose. The collateral vessels branch out at the elbow. The meridian separates at the shoulder and passes through the scapula, the spine, the forehead, and scatters over the head.
Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian
Operating Time: Chen Time (7:00-9:00)
The Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian connects with the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian at the side of the nose and belongs to the stomach. It connects with the Spleen meridian of Foot Taiyin at the big toe. The collateral vessels branch out from this meridian and go towards the Foot Taiyin meridian, connecting to the top of the head and the throat.
Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
Operating Time: Si Time (9:00-11:00)
The Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian connects with the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian at the big toe. It belongs to the spleen and connects with the stomach, and connects with the Heart meridian of Hand Shaoyin in the chest. The collateral vessels branch out from this meridian and go towards the Foot Yangming meridian, entering the abdominal cavity and connecting with the intestines and stomach. The meridian separates at the throat, passes through the tongue, and reaches the genitals. It goes up to the upper abdomen, connects with the navel, and disperses in the chest.
Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian
Operating Time: Wu Time (11:00-13:00)
The Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian connects with the supporting meridian of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian in the heart and belongs to the heart. It connects with the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian at the little finger, and its collateral vessels connect with the base of the tongue. The meridian separates and goes through the throat, exits the face, and connects the inner and outer corners of the eyes. The meridian runs through the breast, converges in the heart, and connects to the navel.
Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian
Operating Time: Wei Time (13:00-15:00)
The Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian connects with the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian at the little finger and is connected to the organs and organs such as the esophagus, heart, stomach, small intestine, ears, and inner and outer corners of the eyes. It separates at the inner and outer corners of the eyes and connects with the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian. The meridian separates and enters the armpit, and the collateral vessels converge at the jaw.
Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian
Operating Time: Shen Time (15:00-17:00)
The Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian connects with the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian at the inner corner of the eye and belongs to the bladder. It connects with the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian at the small toe. The collateral vessels separate and go towards the Foot Shaoyin meridian, enter the rectum, reach the heart, and enter the neck. The meridian separates and goes through the spine, reaches the back of the head, and connects with the base of the tongue.
Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian
Operating Time: You Time (17:00-19:00)
The Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian connects with the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian at the small toe and belongs to the kidneys. It connects with the bladder, passes through the liver, enters the lungs, and connects with the Heart Protector meridian of Hand Jueyin in the chest. The collateral vessels branch out from this meridian and go towards the Foot Taiyang meridian, pass through the lumbar spine, go up to the Heart Protector, separate into the kidneys, go through the base of the tongue, exit at the back of the head, and run along the inner thigh, connecting to the genitals and going up to the neck.
Hand Jueyin Heart Protector Meridian
Operating Time: Xu Time (19:00-21:00)
The Hand Jueyin Heart Protector Meridian connects with the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian in the chest and belongs to the heart protector. It connects with the Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian at the ring finger, separates and enters the chest, separates from the Triple Burner, runs along the throat, and exits behind the ear. The collateral vessels connect the heart and form veins along the ribs, disperse in the chest, and connect at the diaphragm.
Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian
Operating Time: Hai Time (21:00-23:00)
The Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian connects with the Hand Jueyin Heart Protector Meridian at the ring finger and belongs to the triple burner. It connects with the Foot Shaoyin Gallbladder Meridian at the outer corner of the eye. The meridian separates and goes down the triple burner, scatters in the chest, and the meridian vessels form veins at the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, with branches in the tongue, turning in front of the ear, passing through the jaw, connecting at the outer corner of the eye, and ending at the temple.
Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian
Operating Time: Zi Time (23:00-1:00)
The Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian connects with the outer corner of the eye and the Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian. It belongs to the gallbladder and connects with the liver, and connects with the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian at the back of the big toe. The meridian separates from the bright eye to the dorsum of the foot, separates from the heart, passes through the throat, scatters on the face, connects to the eye, and forms veins at the buttocks, connecting at the top of the head, and crossing over each other on the left and right sides, forming an interconnected network of tendons.
Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian
Operating Time: Chou Time (1:00-3:00)
The Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian connects with the back of the big toe and the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. It belongs to the liver, connects with the gallbladder, enters the lungs, connects with the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian in the chest, and forms veins at the testicles, ending at the stem, separating at the hairline, and forming veins at the genitals, connecting to various tendons.
