Which herb is listed as supporting the spleen?

• A. Kutki
• B. Lemon verbena
• C. Water lily
• D. Ginger

Answer: (A)

Supporting the spleen in herbal practice means easing digestion and the body’s processing of nutrients, since the spleen in many traditions handles transformation and immune-related work tied to digestion. Bitter, digestive-stimulating herbs are especially valued for this, because they boost digestive secretions, improve nutrient absorption, and help clear inflammatory load that can burden the spleen.

Kutki is a potent bitter with strong digestive and detoxifying actions. Its use centers on strengthening digestion and supporting cleansing processes, which in many traditional formularies is linked to supporting the spleen’s function in processing nutrients and aiding immune defense. That combination makes Kutki the herb commonly listed as spleen-supporting.

The other herbs have different primary roles: lemon verbena is valued for calming aromatic digestion and soothing nerves; water lily is used more for calming and diuretic effects; ginger is a warming digestive stimulant. While useful, they aren’t described as spleen-supporting in the same traditional contexts, so Kutki best fits the spleen-support category.