Aerva lanata, Cherula, Cherupula, Cheruvula, Polpala, ചെറൂള, ചെറൂവൂള

Family: Amaranthaceae
Vernacular names: Cherula, Cherupula, Cheruvula, ചെറൂള, ചെറൂവൂള (Malayalam), Polpala (English), Bhadra (Sanskrit), Chaya (Hindi), Cerupulai (Tamil)
Distribution: Widespread in the tropics and subtropics
Description: Erect herbs, shoot white woolly. Leaves, simple, alternate, orbicular to ovate, apex obtuse. Flowers in axillary, dense greenish white spikes.
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Deciduous forests and waste lands in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: September-April

Parts used: Whole plant
Properties & Uses: Diuretic, anthelmintic and demulcent. The whole plant is used to treat skin diseases, cough, sore throat, indigestion, wounds and diabetes. The roots and flowers are used to relieve headache. The flowers are used for dissolving kidney stones.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Unani,
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