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 »

Guacatonga has shown to be benificial in killing cancer cells and has a rich history in herbal medicine systems in nearly every tropical country where it grows. The Karaja Indians in Brazil prepare a bark maceration to treat diarrhea; the... View Details »

For centuries, the sap has been painted on wounds to staunch bleeding, to accelerate healing and to seal and protect injuries from infection.  The sap dries quickly and forms a barrier, much like a "second skin." A pure natural resin extracted... View Details »