子午流注 — Horary Acupuncture
Time your treatments to the body's natural Qi flow using three classical systems: Na Zi (hourly points), Na Jia (daily stem organ pairing), and Ling Gui Ba Fa (extraordinary vessel openings) — with modern circadian science correlations.
Active Meridian
足厥陰肝經
Blood storage, detoxification, planning, tendon repair
Waking 1-3 AM = Liver Qi stagnation or Heat. Anger, frustration, or vivid dreams at this time.
Na Zi 納子法 — Hourly Point
Dà Dūn (大敦)
The horary point is the Five-Shū point whose element matches its own meridian's element. Needling it during the meridian's peak time amplifies the treatment effect — the point is "open" and maximally receptive to stimulation.
Opposing Meridian
SI — Small Intestine
The opposing meridian (12 hours apart) can also be treated for balancing excess/deficiency
Na Jia 納甲法 — Daily Stem
Bladder (BL)
Foot Taiyang Bladder
Tonify (Mother)
BL-67
Zhì Yīn (至陰)
Tonify — Metal nourishes Water
Sedate (Son)
BL-65
Shù Gǔ (束骨)
Sedate — Wood drains Water
Horary Point
BL-66 — Zú Tōng Gǔ (足通谷)
Rén day: BL is primary. Use for back pain, headache, urinary issues, fear patterns.
靈龜八法 Líng Guī Bā Fǎ
Hòu Xī (後谿)
Spine, occiput, inner canthus, brain, Yang deficiency
Full Point Prescription — Liver (1–3 AM)
Tonification Point
LR-8
Qū Quán
Water (mother)
Sedation Point
LR-2
Xíng Jiān
Fire (son)
Source (Yuán) Point
LR-3
Tài Chōng
Luo (Connecting) Point
LR-5
Lí Gōu
Back-Shū Point
BL-18
Gān Shū
Front-Mù Point
LR-14
Qī Mén
Clinical Protocol
For Liver Qi stagnation: LR-3 + LR-14 + GB-34 + PC-6. For Liver Blood deficiency: LR-8 + SP-6 + BL-18 + ST-36.
Circadian Science — Liver Meridian
Hormone / Biomarker
Peak detoxification enzymes
Hepatic blood flow increases during sleep
Western Physiology
Hepatic detoxification (CYP450 enzymes) peaks 1-3 AM. Blood returns to the Liver during rest. Glycogen synthesis active.
Research Note
Circadian regulation of liver enzymes shows distinct 24-hour oscillation in drug metabolism capacity.
Seasonal Treatment Guidance — Late Summer
Strengthen transformation. Favor ST-36, SP-6, CV-12. Eat warm, cooked foods. Address worry and overthinking.
Complete Reference
手太陰肺經
Qi distribution, respiration, immune defence
Horary: LU-8 Jīng Qú (經渠)
手陽明大腸經
Elimination, letting go, bowel movement
Horary: LI-1 Shāng Yáng (商陽)
足陽明胃經
Digestion, nourishment intake, grounding
Horary: ST-36 Zú Sān Lǐ (足三里)
足太陰脾經
Transformation & transportation, muscle nourishment, thought clarity
Horary: SP-3 Tài Bái (太白)
手少陰心經
Shén clarity, circulation, joy and connection
Horary: HT-8 Shào Fǔ (少府)
手太陽小腸經
Separation of pure from impure, discernment
Horary: SI-5 Yáng Gǔ (陽谷)
足太陽膀胱經
Fluid metabolism, back support, memory consolidation
Horary: BL-66 Zú Tōng Gǔ (足通谷)
足少陰腎經
Essence storage, bone health, willpower, adrenal recovery
Horary: KI-10 Yīn Gǔ (陰谷)
手厥陰心包經
Emotional protection, intimacy, circulatory support
Horary: PC-8 Láo Gōng (勞宮)
手少陽三焦經
Thermoregulation, endocrine balance, fluid pathways
Horary: SJ-6 Zhī Gōu (支溝)
足少陽膽經
Decision-making, bile secretion, sinew repair
Horary: GB-41 Zú Lín Qì (足臨泣)
足厥陰肝經
Blood storage, detoxification, planning, tendon repair
Horary: LR-1 Dà Dūn (大敦)