Essence of the Huangdi Neijing: Must-Know Concepts!

For any issues related to tendons, treating the liver is essential.For any issues related to bones, treating the kidneys is essential.For any issues related to muscles, treating the spleen and stomach is essential.For any issues related to blood vessels, treating the heart is essential.For any skin and hair issues, treating the lungs is essential.

▌1. Heart (Xin)The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse, belonging to the fire element in the Five Elements.Physiological Functions:① Governs blood vessels;② Governs consciousness; the heart opens to the tongue, connects with the pulse in the body, manifests on the face, expresses joy in emotions, and sweat in fluids. The heart is interrelated with the small intestine.▌2. Lungs (Fei)The lungs are the place of the corporeal soul, the master of qi, belonging to the metal element in the Five Elements.Physiological Functions:① Governs qi and respiration;② Governs the dispersing and descending of qi;③ Regulates the water pathways;④ Governs the hundred vessels and treats stagnation; assists the heart in regulating the circulation of qi and blood; the lungs connect to the throat, manifest on the skin, express in hair, open to the nose, express worry in emotions, and produce mucus in fluids. The lungs are interrelated with the large intestine.▌3. Spleen (Pi)The spleen is the source of qi and blood transformation, the foundation of postnatal life, and houses intention, belonging to the earth element in the Five Elements.Physiological Functions:① Governs transportation and transformation;② Governs the rising of clear qi;③ Governs blood containment; opens to the mouth, connects with the flesh, governs the limbs, manifests on the lips, expresses thought in emotions, and produces saliva in fluids; the spleen is interrelated with the stomach.▌4. Liver (Gan)The liver is the place of the ethereal soul, the storehouse of blood, the root of tendons, and governs the rising and movement, belonging to the wood element in the Five Elements.Physiological Functions:① Governs the smooth flow of qi;② Governs blood storage; opens to the eyes, connects with the tendons, manifests on the nails, expresses anger in emotions, and produces tears in fluids. The liver is interrelated with the gallbladder.▌5. Kidneys (Shen)The kidneys are the foundation of pre-natal essence, house will, and the lower back is the organ of the kidneys, belonging to the water element in the Five Elements.Physiological Functions:① Stores essence, governs growth, development, and reproduction;② Governs water;③ Governs the intake of qi; in the body, they are the bones, govern the production of marrow, manifest in hair, open to the ears and the two yin (anus and perineum), express fear in emotions, and produce saliva in fluids. The kidneys are interrelated with the bladder.

▌1. Gallbladder (Dan)Physiological Functions: Stores and excretes bile, governs decision-making.▌2. Stomach (Wei)Physiological Functions: Receives and digests food and fluids, the stomach descends to harmonize.▌3. Small Intestine (Xiao Chang)Physiological Functions: Governs the reception and transformation of substances, separates the clear from the turbid, “the small intestine governs fluids.” ▌4. Large Intestine (Da Chang)Physiological Functions: Transforms and excretes waste, the large intestine governs fluids.▌5. Bladder (Pang Guang)Physiological Functions: Stores and excretes urine, relying on the kidney’s qi transformation function.▌6. San Jiao (Triple Burner)Physiological Functions: Circulates original qi, regulates the qi mechanism and transformation, and serves as the pathway for water and fluids.

▌Zi Time (23:00–1:00)Gallbladder Meridian: Deep sleep! The gallbladder needs metabolism; if a person sleeps during Zi time, the gallbladder can complete its metabolism. At this time, the heart’s function is weakest; if there are heart patients, prepare the heart-saving pill.▌Chou Time (1:00–3:00)Liver Meridian: Deep sleep! This is the best time for liver repair; waste blood needs to be eliminated, and fresh blood needs to be produced, completed during Chou time. One must enter deep sleep to provide the liver with sufficient energy. If not asleep, the liver continues to output energy to support thinking and actions, failing to complete metabolism, leading to liver disease.▌Yin Time (3:00–5:00)Lung Meridian: The transformation of yin and yang begins at this moment. The body enters a phase of yang dominance and yin decline. The lung meridian is most active at this time. The liver provides blood to the lungs, which then distributes it throughout the body. At this moment, the body requires a large amount of oxygen. Patients with lung diseases such as asthma should take medication during Yin time for better effects than during the day.▌Mao Time (5:00–7:00)Large Intestine Meridian: Bowel movement! Drink a cup of warm water before defecation. At this moment, the large intestine meridian is active, absorbing moisture and nutrients from food and excreting waste.▌Chen Time (7:00–9:00)Stomach Meridian: Don’t forget breakfast! At this time, gastric acid is continuously secreted; if one goes hungry for too long, there is a risk of gastric ulcers, gastritis, duodenitis, and cholecystitis!▌Si Time (9:00–11:00)Spleen Meridian: Drink water! (Drink more water at this time) The spleen is the overall coordinator of digestion, absorption, and excretion. The spleen is the foundation of postnatal life. To tonify the spleen: Job’s tears, red beans, and yam porridge. Throughout the day, approximately 2000 ml of water, about 5 bottles of mineral water, should be consumed continuously; do not drink any other beverages.▌Wu Time (11:00–13:00)Heart Meridian: Take a short nap. The heart drives blood circulation, nourishes the spirit, qi, and tendons. A short nap is very beneficial for nourishing the heart, allowing for energy in the afternoon and evening. Naps should not exceed 30 minutes; otherwise, it may disrupt sleep and lead to insomnia at night.▌Wei Time (13:00–15:00)Small Intestine Meridian: The small intestine meridian adjusts the nutrition of the body during Wei time. If there is heat in the small intestine, the body will experience belching and gas. Therefore, lunch should be eaten before 1 PM for better absorption of nutrients.▌Shen Time (15:00–17:00)Bladder Meridian: Urination! The bladder expels fluids from the body. If there is heat in the bladder, it can cause bladder cough, which is coughing with urinary incontinence. The bladder is most active, suitable for drinking more water. At this time, do not hold urine; it can lead to “urinary retention.” ▌You Time (17:00–19:00)Kidney Meridian: The kidneys are the essence of reproduction and the essence of the five organs and six bowels. The kidneys are the root of pre-natal essence. After the Shen time, the body expels fire and detoxifies; the kidneys enter the time of storing essence during You time. This is a time for men. For those with kidney function issues, massaging the kidney meridian at this time is most effective.▌Xu Time (19:00–21:00)Pericardium Meridian: The pericardium meridian. This moment creates conditions for peaceful sleep. Maintain a calm mindset.▌Hai Time (21:00–23:00)San Jiao Meridian: Time to sleep! This is when the San Jiao, the largest organ, operates, governing all qi and unblocking the water pathways. During Hai time, the San Jiao connects with the hundred vessels. It is a time for rest and recuperation.

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