Dawn / Daybreak
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
In the early morning, yin qi has not yet stirred, yang qi has not yet dispersed, food has not been taken, and the meridians are not yet full. This is the calibration time point for pulse diagnosis (dawn pulse diagnosis).
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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Zero calibration. Just as an electronic scale must be zeroed before use, medical examination (especially self-testing) is best done just after waking in the morning. At this time, the data (pulse, tongue coating) is closest to the body's true baseline, without external interference.
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Dawn corresponds to the 'Yin hour' (approximately 3–5 a.m.) in the twelve double-hours, meaning the moment when day is about to break and yin and yang are in balanced transition. In traditional Chinese medicine and health preservation, it is the period when yang qi is just beginning to arise, suitable for quiet cultivation and awaiting action. As a model, it can refer to a 'turning point where things are just beginning to move, yet still unformed'.
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