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Polpala Dried Herb, Aerva lanata

Polpala (Aerva lanata) Dried Whole Herb, Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient, Sri Lanka

Indicative FOB Colombo: US$1.75 to US$2.00 per kg (October 2026). Firm price on quote, for your grade, volume and destination.

Harker Trade Co.
Harker Trade Co.
Kandy, Sri Lanka 245 products Since 2026

First-party listing sold by Harker International (Pvt) Ltd, the operator of this marketplace, and sourced direct from Sri Lankan growers, workshops and factories.

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Key specs
OriginSri Lanka
Minimum order25 kg
Priced perkg
Price basisFOB Colombo, CFR or CIF on request
Sold by quote. Tell us your quantity and destination via Request a Quote and our Trade Desk replies with a firm price, usually within one business day. Listed figures are indicative tiers, not firm offers.
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Optional. We check your lot at the supplier before it leaves Sri Lanka. Nothing is charged until you approve.

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We seal the sample ourselves; the lab report reaches you before the lot ships. How lab testing works

Description

Key attributes

Origin
Sri Lanka
Botanical name
Aerva lanata, whole aerial herb
Local names
Polpala (Sinhala), Sirupeelai (Tamil), Mountain knotgrass
Form
Dried whole herb, cut herb
Specs quoted to
Moisture, foreign matter, cut size
Testing
Independent lab testing per lot available (moisture, microbiology, heavy metals, pesticide residues)
Minimum order
25 kg
Trade terms
FOB Colombo, CFR, CIF

Polpala is Aerva lanata, a small, woolly, white-flowered herb that grows wild and in home gardens across Sri Lanka. The dried whole plant is a familiar traditional herbal tea in Sri Lanka, sold in local markets and as packaged polpala tea.

It is one of the lowest-cost Sri Lankan herbal tea ingredients, which makes it practical for blenders who want a distinctly Sri Lankan ingredient in volume.

Forms we quote

  • Dried whole herb, for loose tea
  • Cut herb, sized for tea bags

What to include in your request

  • Whole or cut, and the cut size
  • Moisture and foreign matter limits
  • Lab parameters for the certificate (microbiology, heavy metals, pesticide residues)
  • Packing, quantity per shipment and destination port

Polpala is gathered and dried by small producers, so lots vary. We send a sample before a full order and every lot can be tested by an independent laboratory. We do not make health claims for this product; buyers who sell it as a food or tea are responsible for the rules in their market.

Packing and shipping

Lots are packed to your instruction, usually in food-grade inner liners inside woven polypropylene sacks or cartons, and labelled with the lot number that matches the laboratory certificate. Trial and sample lots ship by express courier; larger orders by air or sea freight, quoted FOB Colombo, CFR or CIF to your port. Products from several Sri Lankan suppliers can share one container through our consolidation service.

How to get a price: tell us the quantity, your specification and your destination port. We quote FOB Colombo, CFR or CIF, with lead time and minimum order, and arrange samples before an order. The range shown is indicative, from market evidence; your quote is confirmed against a supplier offer.

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    Harker Trade Co.: Direct Ceylon Sourcing

    Harker Trade Co. is the first-party trading line of Harker International (Pvt) Ltd (Reg. No. PV 00338032, Kandy, Sri Lanka), the operator of SriLankaExport.com. We supply export-grade Sri Lankan goods sourced direct from growers and producers, and we recruit and employ dedicated staff in Sri Lanka for overseas clients.

    • Ceylon Spices & Botanicals: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, pepper, turmeric, ashwagandha, moringa.
    • Ceylon Tea: black (OP/BOP and CTC), green, white, instant and private-label tea bags.
    • Coconut Products: virgin coconut oil, desiccated coconut, milk & water powder, coir, coco peat, shell charcoal.
    • Furniture & Handicrafts: solid wood seating, custom hardwood furniture, carved masks and elephants, palm leaf baskets, batik.
    • Minerals: Ceylon vein graphite, lump and powder.
    • Textiles & Seafood: handloom cotton, batik and knit fabric, private-label garments; frozen tuna and prawns.
    • Hire dedicated staff: software developers, QA, support agents, bookkeepers, virtual assistants and sales reps, by the hour.

    Goods are quoted FOB Colombo, CFR or CIF; staff are quoted per hour. Samples and trial lots available.

    Shipping Policy

    Last updated: 25 September 2026

    SriLankaExport.com is a B2B export marketplace operated by Harker International (Pvt) Ltd. Orders ship from Sri Lanka, arranged between the buyer and the exporter with our Trade Desk coordinating.

    1. Dispatch & origin. Goods ship from Sri Lanka. Bulk and wholesale consignments move by sea or air freight; smaller and sample orders ship by international courier (e.g. DHL) with tracking.

    2. Lead times. Wholesale and export lead times are confirmed per order at the quotation stage and depend on volume, processing and certification requirements. They are not fixed retail timeframes.

    3. Incoterms. Bulk pricing is quoted FOB Colombo by default; CIF and other Incoterms are available on request and agreed in writing per order.

    4. Duties & customs. Import duties, taxes and customs clearance at the destination are the buyer’s responsibility unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

    5. Tracking. Where a carrier tracking number is issued, follow it at srilankaexport.com/track-shipment/.

    6. Trial lots. Selected bulk spices are also offered in 10 kg, 25 kg and 100 kg trial lots, priced ex-warehouse in Colombo (EXW). Trial lots ship by international courier, and the courier cost to your door is quoted with your order. They are conventional (non-organic) unless the listing says otherwise. A trial lot is priced higher per kg than a pallet, because a small lot costs more to pack and handle.

    Refund Policy

    Last updated: 16 June 2026

    1. Inspection. Inspect goods on arrival and report any damage, shortage or discrepancy within 7 days of delivery, with photographs and your order reference.

    2. Eligibility. Refunds or replacements are provided for verified quality defects, damage in transit, or short shipment. Claims are assessed case by case and may require inspection or supporting evidence.

    3. Bulk & custom export orders. Made-to-order, custom-graded and bulk export consignments are non-refundable once dispatched, except for verified defects or short shipment.

    4. Natural & agricultural goods. Natural products such as teas and spices vary within normal ranges of colour, grade and moisture; that natural variation is not a defect. Verified contamination or specification failure is eligible.

    5. How refunds are issued. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method. To start a claim, contact info@srilankaexport.com with your order reference.

    Cancellation / Return / Exchange Policy

    Last updated: 16 June 2026

    1. Cancellations. Orders may be cancelled before dispatch or before production begins. Once an order is in production or has shipped, cancellation may not be possible.

    2. Bulk export orders. Confirmed wholesale and export orders are governed by the terms agreed at order confirmation, including any deposit and cancellation terms set out there.

    3. Returns. Because cross-border return logistics for bulk goods are impractical, physical returns are generally not accepted; eligible issues are resolved by refund or replacement under the Refund Policy rather than by return.

    What we commit to
    Sample despatch
    5 to 10 days from confirmation
    Courier cost
    Quoted before despatch, credited in full against your first order
    Firm price
    Usually within one business day of your request
    Minimum order
    25 kg
    Price basis
    kg
    We quote freight to
    South Asia, MENA, Europe, North America, East Asia & Oceania, Africa, South America
    Freight is quoted per shipment against your quantity and destination; no rates are published here.

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