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 21:00 and 23:00 local solartime the Triple Burner meridian is open. The Inner Branch Energy of the Triple Burner meridian is Water. The Water point of the Triple Burner meridian is TB-2.
Between 21:00 and 23:00 local solartime the Triple Burner meridian is open. The Inner Branch Energy of the Triple Burner meridian is Water. The Water point of the Triple Burner meridian is TB-2.
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.