TVQK Chart (Taste-Virtue-Quality-Kind): Summary & Notes
The TVQK (Taste-Virtue-Quality-Kind) Chart is a summary of the properties of herbs based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory. It helps practitioners easily remember and apply herbs in treatments.
Notes:
- The TVQK Chart is a supportive tool, not an absolute rule.
- The properties of herbs can vary depending on their origin, processing, and method of use.
- Herb use should be prescribed by a qualified TCM practitioner.
Detailed Information on Each Herb:
| Herb Name | TVQK | Properties | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cốt khí | Bitter, Cold, Liver, Spleen, Lung | Treats bone and joint pain, rheumatism, colds, cough, asthma, swelling and toxins, damp-heat. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, yin deficiency with internal heat. |
| Painful Bones | Bitter, Cool, Liver, Kidney | Treats bone and joint pain, rheumatism, kidney deficiency, anemia, depression, anxiety. | Not suitable for people with yin deficiency with internal heat, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Wu Wei Zi (Five Flavor Fruit) | Bitter, Cool, Liver, Kidney | Treats cough, asthma, bronchitis, diarrhea, insomnia, depression, anxiety, weakened kidney function. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Du Huo | Spicy, Warm, Liver, Kidney | Treats rheumatism, bone and joint pain, colds, swelling and toxins, skin diseases, damp-heat. | Not suitable for people with yin deficiency with internal heat, blood deficiency, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Wild Betel Leaf | Spicy, Aromatic, Warm, Spleen, Lung | Treats colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis, gastritis, diarrhea, swelling and toxins, stomach pain. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, lung deficiency, sensitive to essential oils. |
| Wu Jia Pi (Five Leaf Vine) | Spicy, Warm, Liver, Kidney | Treats rheumatism, bone and joint pain, swelling and toxins, skin diseases, gynecological diseases. | Not suitable for people with yin deficiency with internal heat, blood deficiency, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Hy Thiem | Spicy, Bitter, Cold, Liver, Kidney | Treats rheumatism, bone and joint pain, swelling and toxins, skin diseases, damp-heat. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency, pregnancy. |
| Jiang Huo (Ginger Rhizome) | Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Bladder, Kidney | Treats rheumatism, bone and joint pain, colds, swelling and toxins, skin diseases, damp-heat. | Not suitable for people with yin deficiency with internal heat, blood deficiency, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Huo Xiang (Patchouli) | Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Stomach, Large Intestine | Treats colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis, diarrhea, stomach pain, abdominal distension, swelling and toxins. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, large intestine deficiency. |
| Shang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) | Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Spleen, Stomach, Liver | Treats swelling and toxins, stomach pain, diarrhea, skin diseases, colds, hepatitis. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency, pregnancy. |
| Mu Qua (Wood Grain) | Sour, Warm, Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Lung | Treats colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis, gastritis, diarrhea, swelling and toxins, stomach pain. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, lung deficiency, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Chìa Vôi (Lime) | Bitter, Sour, Cool | Treats sore throat, tonsillitis, diarrhea, stomach pain, swelling and toxins, skin diseases. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency, pregnancy. |
| Noni | Astringent, Neutral, Kidney, Large Intestine | Treats diarrhea, intestinal inflammation, skin diseases, swelling and toxins, wound healing. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency, pregnancy. |
| Tang Zhi (Mulberry Twig) | Bitter, Neutral, Liver, Lung | Treats colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis, skin diseases, hepatitis, anemia. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Tang Ki Sinh (Mulberry Parasite) | Bitter, Neutral, Liver, Kidney | Treats high blood pressure, wound healing, skin diseases, hepatitis, anemia. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Ma Qian (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae) | Bitter, Cold, Liver, Spleen, Highly Toxic | Treats cough, asthma, bronchitis, swelling and toxins, detoxification. | Highly toxic, only use under the guidance of a TCM practitioner. |
| Huang Nan (Coptis Chinensis) | Bitter, Cold, Highly Toxic, Liver, Spleen | Treats hepatitis, cholecystitis, swelling and toxins, detoxification. | Highly toxic, only use under the guidance of a TCM practitioner. |
| Qin Jiao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae) | Bitter, Spicy, Cold, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder | Treats colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis, diarrhea, stomach pain, abdominal distension. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Tian Nian Jian (Spatholobus Suberectus) | Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm, Liver, Kidney | Treats rheumatism, bone and joint pain, swelling and toxins, skin diseases, damp-heat. | Not suitable for people with yin deficiency with internal heat, blood deficiency, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Mắc Cỡ (Mimosa Pudica) | Sour, Cool, Heart, Liver, Kidney | Treats depression, anxiety, insomnia, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, kidney deficiency. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Uy Linh Tien (Radix Linderae) | Spicy, Salty, Warm, Bladder, Kidney | Treats arthritis, rheumatism, bone and joint pain, swelling and toxins, skin diseases. | Not suitable for people with yin deficiency with internal heat, blood deficiency, kidney yang deficiency. |
| Ke Dau Ngua (Cistanche Deserticola) | Sour, Warm, Lung | Treats cough, asthma, bronchitis, colds, pneumonia, swelling and toxins. | Not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency with cold, lung deficiency. |
Notes:
- To use herbs safely and effectively, consult a qualified TCM practitioner.
- Choose reputable sources for herbs, processing, and usage methods.
- Monitor your health after using herbs.
- If you experience any adverse reactions, stop using the herbs and contact a TCM practitioner immediately.
The TVQK chart is just one part of TCM knowledge. Herb use should be based on a TCM practitioner’s accurate diagnosis and tailored to the individual’s specific condition.
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