ChineseBodyClock
The Chinese Body Clock, also called TCM Body Clock or Chinese
Meridian Clock, explains why you may feel differently at different
hours. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each
meridian is more active at specific hours. This means that if you have
an unbalanced meridian, it is most likely that you will experience
symptoms during the hours when this particular meridian is most
active. For example, if you have problems with your stomach, you
may feel worse between 7-9 am, because the meridian for the
stomach is most active during these hours.
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However, an unbalanced stomach meridian will not necessary
manifest as abdominal pain. Instead, you may experience nausea,
sore throat, nose bleeding, or gum toothache. An unbalanced
stomach meridian can also be manifested on the mental and
emotional levels. Problems of letting go of things, situations, places,
or people, are often related to an unbalanced stomach meridian. This
means that an unbalanced meridian can be manifested on all levels:
physical, mental and emotional, according to the Chinese Body
Clock.
Furthermore, certain activities are best performed at certain times,
according to the TCM Body Clock. As we follow our biological and
natural rhythm, we will automatically help balancing our meridians.
Use the Chinese Body Clock table below to identify what particular
body organ / meridian that needs attention, and learn how to balance
your body. The Chinese Meridian Clock table shows the time period
for each body organ / meridian, associated symptoms, and balancing
activities.
Time Body
Period Organ
TCM
Meridian
Associated Symptoms of
Unbalanced Meridian
Balancing Activities
05:00- Large
07:00 Intestine
Physical level: constipation,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, sore
throat, tooth ache, runny nose,
nose bleeds, finger numbness,
Wake Up & Drink Wa
to drink a lot of water, h
movement, and go for a
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tinnitus, deafnessEmotional &
mental level: guilt, defensiveness,
feeling stuck, difficulties in letting
go of situations/ places/ people
caffeine, because its a d
needs a lot of water for
colon. Drink a large gla
lemon instead. 06:45 Sh
Rise
07:00- Stomach
09:00
Physical level: no appetite in the
morning, stomach pain, fluid
retention & swelling, vomiting,
nose bleeding, sore throat,
bleeding gums, facial paralysis,
lack of appetite, constant hunger,
constipationEmotional & mental
level: despair, disgust, problems
with healthy eating habits
Eat Breakfast! Make s
and low GI-carbs. Brea
meal of the day, accord
Clock so dont eat too
go to bed at 10 pm to st
appetite. 07:30 Melaton
08:30 Colon Activated
09:00- Spleen
11:00
Physical level: sweet craving,
tiredness, bloating, sluggishness,
poor appetite, lack of thirst,
vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,
anemia, yellow skin/ eyes,
allergies, problems with spleen/
pancreasEmotional & mental
level: difficulties concentrating,
jealousy, worry, low self esteem,
disappointments
Work & Be Active! Th
with mental powers, sup
responsible for converti
This is why its so impo
breakfast, according to
Alertness Peaks
11:00- Heart
13:00
Physical level: heart problems,
abnormal heartbeat, thirst, bitter
taste in mouth, yellow skin/ eyes,
red complexion, incoherent
speechEmotional & mental level:
frightfully sad, restlessness, lack
of passion/ inspiration/ joy,
uncontrollable crying/ laughter,
mental confusion, poor memory/
Eat Lunch & Socialize
balanced, nutritious, wa
big. According to the C
this is the time to enjoy
with people, and to coo
people, be of service, an
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your heart between 11a
concentration, bipolar disorder
11:00-13:00 Greater Ri
Incidents
13:00- Small
15:00 Intestine
Physical level: energy crash, pain
in the lower abdomen, stiff neck,
hearing problems, yellow eyes,
sore throat, swollen chin/ face,
facial paralysis, pain in shoulder/
arm/ elbowEmotional & mental
level: insecure, gullible,
vulnerable, feeling of
abandonment
Solve Your Problems &
the best time for proble
issues & problems, and
according to the TCM B
experience an energy cr
reach for caffeine/ suga
skipping meals or eatin
to eat healthy at regular
Coordination Peaks
15:00- Bladder
17:00
Physical level: headaches, pain in
the neck/ back/ along the back of
the leg, problem with bladder, eye
problems, night blindness, color
blindness, red/ swelling/ itching
eyes, facial paralysisEmotional &
mental level: timidity, irritation
Work, Study & Drink
for efficient work, and t
tea, according to the Ch
detox your body,drink a
pm, since toxins are pas
Fastest Reaction Time
17:00- Kidneys
19:00
Physical level: tired, poor
circulation, cold limbs,
incontinence, night time urination,
night sweats, dry throat, asthma,
constipation, diarrhea, poor
appetite, dizziness, tinnitus,
lowering of the libido, weak back/
knees Emotional & mental level:
anxious, fear, terror, poor memory,
insomnia, stressed out
Eat Dinner & Restore
best time to have dinner
restore your energy, acc
Your kidneys store your
feel tired during these h
thoughts and actions yo
reserves on. You are on
own life, and no one ea
yourself, put yourself fi
17:00 Cardiovascular E
Strength Peaks18:30 B
19:00- Pericardiu Physical level: heart & chest pain, Socialize, Flirt & Have
21:00 m
abnormal heartbeat, red face,
responsible for the circu
armpit swelling, elbow
with the brain & reprod
spasmEmotional & mental level:
mental & emotional problems,
unresponsive, inability to express
emotions, depleted, hurt, extreme
joy, mania
best time for socializing
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and massaging the arch
the Chinese Body Clock
meals between 7-9pm. 1
Peaks
21:00- Triple
23:00 Warmer
Physical level: stiff neck, water
retention, urinary difficulties,
incontinence, problems with ears/
eyes/ chest/ throat, tinnitus,
abdominal swelling, swelling of
cheek, diseases of the thyroid and
adrenal glands, pain in the
shoulder/ arm Emotional &
mental level: confusion,
hopelessness, paranoia
Relax & Chill Out! Tr
with the thyroid & adre
energy transfer, and con
metabolism. This is the
according to the TCM B
too deeply. Relax and re
Avoid eating after 9 pm
Secretion Commences
23:00- Gallbladd
01:00 er
Physical level: migraine,
headaches, dizziness, nausea,
frequent sighing, bitterness in the
mouth, gall bladder problems,
yellow skin/ eyes, ear diseases,
pain in jaw/ outer corner of the
eyes, hip problems Emotional &
mental level: resentment,
bitterness, indecisiveness, mental
illness
Sleep & Regenerate
and regenerate, accordi
Clock. If you have gallb
likely to experience pai
may want to consider g
detox to cleanse these o
Deactivated Evacuati
01:00- Liver
03:00
Physical level: blurred vision, low
back pain, PMS, pain in the lower
abdomen, hernia, diarrhea,
constipation, nausea, red face/
eyes, vomiting, breast tenderness,
painful/ irregular menstruation,
liver problems Emotional &
Deep Resting & Dream
up during these hours, i
overwhelmed by the de
to the TCM Body Clock
prescription drugs, or p
stagnation. You may wa
life style. It can also be
03:00- Lungs
05:00
mental level: rage, irritability,
frustration, depression
your liver. 02:00 Deepe
Physical level: Cough, respiratory
problems, shortness of breath,
asthma, sore throat, catching colds
easily, stuffy/ runny nose,
sweating, pale, weak voice,
shoulder/ back pain Emotional &
mental level: grief, sadness
Sleep SoundlyIf you
its because your lungs
during these hours, acco
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an indication that you n
changes in your diet / li
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