How long does the liver meridian run?

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are many meridians in the human body, and these meridians are very important to the internal organs of the human body. When the human body has a disease, it can be treated and cared for by stimulating these meridians. The operation of meridians in various parts of the human body takes a certain amount of time. Only when people master this time can they use it better. So how long does the liver meridian run?

The "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" records that the twelve hours of the day and the operation of the twelve meridians of the human body are regular. If you master this rule and develop good living habits, you will have a healthy body. A brief introduction is as follows:

The twelve hours correspond to the twelve meridian physiological systems

Zishi 23:00-1:00 Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian Bone Marrow Hematopoiesis

Chou time 1:00-3:00 Foot Jueyin liver meridian liver repair

Yin time 3:00-5:00 Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian Respiratory System

Mao time 5:00-7:00 Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian Large Intestine

Chenshi 7:00-9:00 Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming

Si time 9:00-11:00 Spleen meridian of the foot Taiyin spleen

Noon 11:00-13:00 Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian Liver Hematopoiesis

Weishi 13:00-15:00 Hand-sun Small Intestine Meridian Small Intestine

Shenshi 15:00-17:00 Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian Bladder

Youshi 17:00-19:00 Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian Kidney

Xu time 19:00-21:00 Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian Heart, Brain

Hai Hour 21:00-23:00 Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian Immune System Repair

From 21:00 to 23:00 (the hour of Hai), qi and blood flow to the Sanjiao meridian, which is called the "Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian". This is the time when the immune system operates, and it controls the flow of qi to various internal organs. It is the main route for the circulation of qi and blood in the human body, especially the upper limbs and the kidneys for drainage, which are all under the control of the Sanjiao meridian. At this time, yin is prevalent, so you should calm the five internal organs to facilitate sleep. Be careful not to put extra pressure on one hand when sleeping. People who are prone to edema should not drink too much water before going to bed. Children’s immune systems are not fully developed, so it is best for children before the 6th grade to go to bed around 9 p.m. Don't do anything that will seriously damage your vitality at this time to avoid a stroke or facial paralysis. The qi and blood channels of the upper, middle and lower parts of the body. This period is the time for immune repair, and it is also the time for some cancer and chronic disease patients to go to bed and rest.

From 11pm to 1am (Zi Shi), blood and qi flow into the gallbladder, which is called the "Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian of Foot". It is the time for bone hematopoiesis and the time for blood replenishment. At this time, the magnetic field of the earth and the sky is the strongest. The gallbladder meridian will guide the human body's yang energy to descend, which is the beginning of the body's rest and repair. Staying up late will cause the gallbladder fire to rise, causing insomnia, headache, worry and other neurological symptoms, so if you have a good rest during this period, you will not be prone to anemia.

From 1am to 3am (Chou time), blood and qi flow into the liver, which is called the "Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian". This is the time for liver repair. This period is the golden time for sleep. If you stay up late, you should also avoid this period. This meridian has the function of dredging the three burners and regulating the water channels. Since the liver and gallbladder are mutually external and internal and influence each other, rest is necessary to allow blood to flow back to nourish the liver. Otherwise, it will be detrimental to the liver's detoxification function. The Liver Meridian regulates blood flow throughout the body and harmonizes Qi and blood. It is advisable to fall asleep in a happy spirit to avoid excessive depression that may cause poor blood circulation.