Time of the Day and Optimum Qi Flow
in Different Channels 子午流注
These are the most efficient time to practise qi gong or therapy for specific illnesses according qigong theory or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but do not interfere with sleep. Sleep is very important in maintaining the immune system. .
Time in Chinese | Hours | Meridians (Channels) Click on the link for chart: |
子 | 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. | |
丑 | 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. | |
寅 | 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. | |
卯 | 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. | |
辰 | 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. | |
巳 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | |
午 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | |
未 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | |
申 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
酉 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
戌 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | |
亥 | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
For Chinese cross reference see Fourteen Channels Study has been done on electric acupunture applied according to the concept of time and qi flow can influence immune adherence enhance factor (RFER).