- The herbaceous plant Balipoovu (Aerva lanata); a member of the amaranthaceae family has clusters of small white to light crimson blooms. Balipoovu is also known as cherula and cherpula. Balipoovu can also be spelled balippoovu, balippoove, bali poovu, and more variants. Ayurvedic medicine makes use of this plant. The most useful element is the root. The plant is commonly quoted as the most effective treatment for kidney stones. This plant is used to make various decoctions that are used to cure major disorders.
