Aerva lanata
South Asian and Sri Lankan herb used in Ayurveda and Sinhala medicine for kidney stones, urinary infections, and cough. Called 'polpala' in Sri Lankan herbal tea tradition. Contains kaempferol, quercetin, and betulin. Official Sri Lankan Ayurvedic medicine.
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Diuretics, lithium.
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Mild diuretic. GI upset.
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