Huiyin (CV1)
Huiyin (CV1), “Meeting of Yin”, is a point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). It is point 1 of the 24 on the channel. Meeting point of the three extraordinary vessels: revives the drowned and regulates the lower orifices.
Location
In the perineum, midway between the anus and the posterior border of the genitals.
Functions according to tradition
Meeting point of the three extraordinary vessels: revives the drowned and regulates the lower orifices.
Traditional indications
- Drowning
- Urinary retention
- Haemorrhoids
- Prolapse
- Impotence
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- KI11 Henggu (Kidney): Impotence, Urinary retention
- BL35 Huiyang (Bladder): Haemorrhoids, Impotence
- BL30 Baihuanshu (Bladder): Haemorrhoids
- KI10 Yingu (Kidney): Impotence
- KI12 Dahe (Kidney): Impotence
- LV5 Ligou (Liver): Urinary retention
Point profile
- Code
- CV1
- Pinyin name
- Huì Yīn
- Characters
- 会阴
- Translation
- Meeting of Yin
- Meridian
- Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Emergency, Genital, Pelvic floor
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
