Poola Poo / Mountain Knot Grass Flower (Raw)

Botanical Name         : Aerva Lanata
English Name             : Mountain Knot Grass / Polpala Plant
Tamil Name                : சிறுபீளை / Siru Poolai / Poola Poo
Hindi Name                : कपूरीजादी / गोरखबूटी / छाया / Kapooreejadee / gorakhabootee / chhaaya
Malayalam Name      : ചെറൂള / Cerula
Telugu Name              :  పిండిదొండ / Pindidonda

 

About Siru Poolai / Poola Poo (Mountain Knot Grass):-

        Aerva Lanata is a perennial and annual herb, commonly known as Mountain Knot Grass. It comes from the family of Amaranthaceae. It is abundantly seen and originated in India. It is mostly found in Asia, Africa, and Australia. It grows all over the year on plain lands. It can be considered a waste plant, but it has many unknown benefits. It grows on wastelands and also on the roadside. It is found in open forests and also on mountains up to an elevation of 900 meters. Aerva Lanata has a woody root structure and also flowers once a year, sometimes twice. The plant has small and simple leaves which are 1.3-3.5 cm long and 0.8-2.5 cm wide, shiny white and red at the base, and has two lobes. The stems of Aerva Lanata spread in large areas irregularly which are about 1.8 m long. The flowers are tiny about 2.5 mm long with white color and grow in clusters near the axis of stems. Aerva Lanata flowers during May and October. Aerva Lanata is rarely pollinated by insects as there is no honey or fragrance. It is self-pollinated.
 

Health Benefits of Siru Poolai / Poola Poo (Mountain Knot Grass):-

• In Tamil Maruthuvam for Urinal Problems; is a diuretic that helps in promoting the production of urine, effective in urethral problems, lithiasis, and gonorrhea.
• In Ayurveda, It acts as a demulcent which helps in getting relief from pain and inflammation.
• As per Patti Vaithiyam, It acts as an astringent thereby helping in reducing bleeding in piles. It is also used as a treatment for diarrhea and hemorrhages.
• As a Natural Remedy, Its stem acts as an antioxidant that helps in balancing the free radicals.
• As Great Natural relief for Kidney Stone-  It is lithontriptic and antilithic which gives the plant the power to destroy stones in the kidneys and bladder.
• As an Herbal booster, It is also known for increasing memory power and is used to treat headache, abdomen, and digestion problems.
• In Siddha Maruthuvam for Back pain, It is effective for neck and back pain, fever, urine problems and also regulates body metabolism.
• As a Herb for Liver decease - Aerva Lanata is considered to be effective for hepatitis and inflammation of the liver.
• Natural way for fat burning - Aerva Lanata is also used for the treatment of many health problems like Anemia, Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cholesterol, lung problems, bone problems, and also blood circulation.

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

 

Disclaimer:

 The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.