Natural Polpala Herbal Tea 50g Aerva lanata

Polpala (Aerva lanata) is a medicinal plant that is extensively used for the treatment of renal disease in Ayurvedic medicine. This preliminary investigation was carried out to evaluate the diuretic effect of the crude aqueous plant extract and high and low molecular mass fractions of this herb, using the hydrated rat assay technique. Possible toxicological effects on renal structure and function, mediated by long term administration of aqueous plant extract was also studied using two concentrations of both fresh and dried plant material, made according to Ayurvedic system of medicine in Sri Lanka. Urine output, osmolality and electrolyte excretion were measured to evaluate diuretic activity. Creatinine clearance and histopathological studies were done to evaluate toxicological effects on renal structure and function.

Crude aqueous plant extract showed a diuretic activity with marked increase in urine output, urine osmolality and urinary potassium excretion. Low molecular mass fraction of dried plant material showed a significant diuretic effect while the high molecular fraction did not have the same effect. Investigations also showed that long term administration of the aqueous extract of this plant had no toxicological effects on renal structure and function of rats.

Benefits

Prevents the loss of hair due to heats of the body
Improves skin complexion
Regular use reduces bad body odor
Purifies the blood and helps to develop a cleaner system
Detoxifies and purifies the blood
Used in high-temperature climates for body cooling & soothing
Relieves gastric hyper-acidity
Acts as a diuretic, diaphoretic and demulcent