Pathway
Starts below the eye (St 1), does a 'U' on the side of face ending at temple. Flows on neck, thorax over breast, abdomen, front of thigh, shin, foot, ends on lateral side of second toe (St 45). The only Yang meridian flowing on the front of the body. Inner branch: parallel to exterior on thorax and abdomen, enters Stomach and Spleen. Branch at St 36 flows to big toe (Sp 1) and third toe.
Energy-Balancing Points
Tonification
St 41
Sedation
St 45
Luo-Connecting
St 40
Yuan-Source
St 42
Xi-Cleft
St 34
Horary
St 36
Mu-Front
Ren 12
Back-Shu
UB 21
Key Points
Organ Clock
Peak Energy: 7–9 AM · Minimum Energy: 7–9 PM
Morning sickness occurs at 7–9 AM — Stomach excess time. Best time for breakfast — Stomach functions maximally.
Interactive Point Tracer
Coupled meridian: Spleen (Yin) ⇄ Stomach (Yang). The Luo-connecting point links them.
Do you feel nauseous in the morning or have digestive issues at 7-9 AM? What mental 'chewing on thoughts' pattern shows up?