Daily Body-Flow Clock (Zi Wu Liu Zhu) 🕐
In TCM theory, each meridian peaks in a specific two-hour window of the day. Click any period to see its wellness advice.
🕐 Now: 午时
Heart 心经
Heart peak — take a short nap (15–30 min) to protect the heart.
| Period | Time | Meridian | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子时 | 23:00–01:00 | Gallbladder | Deep sleep window — liver & gallbladder regenerate. Be asleep before midnight. |
| 丑时 | 01:00–03:00 | Liver | The liver stores and cleanses blood. Sleeping now is essential for liver health. |
| 寅时 | 03:00–05:00 | Lung | The lung distributes qi. Breathe deeply; avoid staying up late. |
| 卯时 | 05:00–07:00 | Large Intestine | Best time for elimination and warm water. Rise with the sun. |
| 辰时 | 07:00–09:00 | Stomach | Breakfast time — the stomach peaks in digestion. Never skip it. |
| 巳时 | 09:00–11:00 | Spleen | The spleen turns food into energy. Ideal for focused mental work. |
| 午时 | 11:00–13:00 | Heart | Heart peak — take a short nap (15–30 min) to protect the heart. |
| 未时 | 13:00–15:00 | Small Intestine | The small intestine absorbs nutrients. Drink water, avoid heavy food. |
| 申时 | 15:00–17:00 | Bladder | Physical energy peak — excellent for exercise and tea. |
| 酉时 | 17:00–19:00 | Kidney | The kidneys store essence. Light dinner, calm evening. |
| 戌时 | 19:00–21:00 | Pericardium | Relaxation and connection — good for gentle walks and social time. |
| 亥时 | 21:00–23:00 | Triple Burner | Prepare the body for sleep — dim lights, away from screens. |
Clock shows your local time. Zi Wu Liu Zhu is traditional culture for education, not medical advice.