Kidney Tea is a single-herb Ayurvedic tea from Bowatte in Kandy, sold in a 100 g pack. It is made from polpala, the Sinhala name for Aerva lanata, a small plant with woolly, silver-green leaves that grows widely across Sri Lanka.
What is in it
- Polpala (Aerva lanata), dried
A 100% herbal tea, naturally caffeine-free.
How it is used
Brewed like tea in hot water, strained and drunk warm. See the label for the amount and directions.
In the pack
Dried polpala, 100 g.
Storage
Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
Read the label before use, and ask a doctor or an Ayurvedic physician first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.


