What time does the "Yin" period correspond to?
Yin is one of the twelve periods in Chinese, also known as dawn, morning, and daybreak. It is the time when night turns into day, corresponding to 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. now.
From 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., the tiger, which is active at night and rests during the day, is most fierce. Farmers often hear the sound of a tiger's roar from afar during this time. Therefore, the tiger is associated with the Yin period, giving rise to the term "Yin Tiger".
From 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., the tiger, which is active at night and rests during the day, is most fierce. Farmers often hear the sound of a tiger's roar from afar during this time. Therefore, the tiger is associated with the Yin period, giving rise to the term "Yin Tiger".
Precautions for the "Yin" period
The human body usually enters deep sleep between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., which is precisely the time when the body's blood and energy transition from stillness to movement. So why do the elderly often wake up early at this time? Actually, it's because their blood and energy have become insufficient. If they wake up and urinate at this time, it indicates that the elderly person is weak; if they wake up with a lot of sweat, then special attention is needed. The physical condition during the Yin period can reflect a person's health status. People with weak bodies or the elderly may experience insomnia or waking up at this time because the demand for blood in various parts of the body increases, resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain. In traditional Chinese medicine terms, this is described as "promoting" without "descending."
