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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Aerva lanata |
| Family name: |
AMARANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Mountain Knotgrass
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| Sinhala name: |
Polpala (පොල්පලා)
Polkudu pala (පොල්කුඩු පලා)
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| Tamil name: |
Ciru-Pulai
Ulinai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Ashmahabhedah
Bhadra
Gorakshaganja
Pashanabheda
Shatakabhedi
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss., (AMARANTHACEAE) Polpala / Polkudu pala Perennial herbs, (0.1-) 0.3-2 m tall, stem and branches cylindrical, more or less densely covered with whitish- or yellowish-tomentose. Leaves simple, alternate, extipulate. Spikes sessile, stout, 0.4-1.5 (-2) 0.3-0.4 cm, silky white to creamy. Fertile flowers not subtended by modified sterile flowers. Flowers hermaprodite. Utricle about 1 mm, rotuned. Seed about 0.6-0.8 mm, black, and shining.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Leaves and Young stems
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| Treatment for: |
Gonorrhoea
Kidney disorders
Urethral discharge
Bladder and Kidney Stones
Sore throat
Eye Complaints
Snake Bites
Coughs
Boils
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Whole Plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Reduces Pitta dosha
Diuretic & Demulcent
Anthelmintic
Lithontriptic
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