Luo-connecting point. Intersecting point, Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: This point is a branch of conception vessel and an intersecting point of governing vessel and thoroughfare vessel. .

bubble_chart Etymology

"Hui" (會), meeting; "yin" (陰) refers to genitalia and anus. This point is located between the anterior yin (external genitalia) and the posterior yin (anus), it is named "Huiyin" (會陰, meeting of yins). It is also referred to as the "sea floor" or "lower pole" due to its position at the lower end of torso.

bubble_chart Location

Huiyin (CV1) acupoint
(quoted from "Meridians and Acupoints")

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "In front of anus and behind urethra, between the two yins".

bubble_chart Anatomy

• Muscles: central tendon of bulbocavernosus, superficial and deep transverse perineal muscles.
• Nerve: branches of perineal nerve.
• Vessel: branches of perineal artery and vein.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Needling is contraindicated during pregnancy. Direct moxibustion is prohibited. Moxibustion with moxa sticks for 5 to 15 minutes.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Lift anus, save from collapse.

• Classical: prolapse of rectum, hemorrhoids, uterine prolapse, swelling and pain in genital region, genital sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal skin pain, itching, pain radiating between anus and genitals, constipation, Bi-syndrome, first aid for drowning, manic and depressive psychosis, amenorrhea , postpartum sudden collapse.
• Modern: genital itching, seminal emission, inability to ejaculate, chronic prostatitis (treated with moxa stick).

bubble_chart Combinations

• Postpartum sudden collapse: Huiyin (CV1), Sanyinjiao (SP6).
• Genital itching: Huiyin (CV1), Ligou (LR5).
• Seminal emission: Shenshu (BL23), Huiyin (CV1).