Traditionally used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antiseptic against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections for Candida and yeast infections. Phytochemical analysis of Brazilian peppertree reveals that the plant contains tannins, alkaloids,... View Details »

The Spanish name of the plant, chanca piedra, means 'stone breaker' or 'shatter stone'. It was named for its effective use to generations of Amazonian indigenous peoples in eliminating gallstones and kidney stones. In Brazil, the plant is known as... View Details »