Chanca Piedra PLUS contains more than 75% of Raintree Nutrition's Chanca piedra with the added addtion of Boldo (Peumus boldus) which is rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant and has been used for centuries in South America as a traditional herbal remedy. 

Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri)

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 quebra-pedra or arranca-pedras (which also translates to 'break-stone').  Our Chanca piedra has been sustainably harvested in the Amazon Rainforest without any binders, fillers or additives.  Chanca piedra was Featured in this HSI article. This is a must read for anyone considering Chanca Piedra as a treatment. 

Boldo (Peumus boldus)

Boldo is rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant.  Boldo has been used for centuries and can be found in the Andean regions of Chile and Peru, and also is indigenous to parts of Morocco.  Today, huge fields of boldo are cultivated around the world to supply the markets demand for boldo herbal supplements for treating gallstones and gallbladder inflammation and many other conditions.  Please note that persons with gallstones should seek the help and advice of a qualified and trained healthcare professional.  Our Boldo is organically grown in Chile without any pesticides or fertilizers.

Ingredients:
Each 500mg capsule contains 385mg Chanca piedra whole herb (Phyllanthus niruri) and 115mg Boldo (Peumus boldus) leaf.  No binders, fillers or additives are used.

Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 2-3 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Caution: 
Not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.  Chemicals in boldo may thin the blood.  Those taking blood-thinning medications (such as Warfarin®) should seek the advise of a healthcare professional.  Due to the detoxifing effect Boldo may have on the liver it may decrease the effects of certain drugs that are metabolized in the liver.  Chanca piedra has been documented to reduce blood pressure in animal studies.  Individuals with low blood pressure should be monitored for this possible effect.

These statements have not been evaluated by any medical authority. The information provided by In2Herbs is not a substitute for medical advice and is for the purpose of educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health care problem without consulting with a qualified practitioner.