Timespan | Meridian | Inner Energy | |
03:00-05:00 | Lung | Wood | LU-11 |
05:00-07:00 | Large Intestine | Wood | LI-3 |
07:00-09:00 | Stomach | Earth | ST-36 |
09:00-11:00 | Spleen | Fire | SP-2 |
11:00-13:00 | Heart | Fire | HT-8 |
13:00-15:00 | Small Intestine | Earth | SI-8 |
15:00-17:00 | Urinary Bladder | Metal | UB-67 |
17:00-19:00 | Kidney | Metal | KI-7 |
19:00-21:00 | Pericardium | Earth | PC-7 |
21:00-23:00 | Triple Burner | Water | TB-2 |
23:00-01:00 | Gall Bladder | Water | GB-43 |
01:00-03:00 | Liver | Earth | LR-3 |
Na Zi Fa - Inner Branch Energy points
Unlike the Horary points that have the same element as the open meridian, the Inner Energy points reflect the energy characteristics of the open meridian, based on the position of the sun during the day and the transition of elements. Therefor the Inner Branch Energy points actually contain the core energy of the open meridian.
Example
Between 17:00 and 19:00 local solartime the Kidney meridian is open. The Inner Branch Energy of the Kidney meridian is Metal. The Metal point of the Kidney meridian is KI-7.
Between 17:00 and 19:00 local solartime the Kidney meridian is open. The Inner Branch Energy of the Kidney meridian is Metal. The Metal point of the Kidney meridian is KI-7.
Modern Application
Inner Branch Energy points form a very powerful combination with the Yuan Source point on the same open meridian. These powerpoints combine the power of inner branch energy and original Qi.