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') 

How successful is Chanca piedra in expelling stones?
Dr. Wolfram Wiemann of Nuremburg Germany reviewed over 100 case studies,
he found the herb 94% successful in eliminating stones and further more found that
Chanca piedra is helpful in preventing stones from forming. Learn more.... 

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Traditional Uses: For kidney stones and gall stones (active stones and as a preventative); to tone, balance, strengthen, detoxify and protect the kidneys and to reduce uric acid and increase urination; to tone, balance, strengthen, detoxify, and protect the liver (and to balance liver enzymes)

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Ingredients: 100% pure chanca piedra whole herb (Phyllanthus niruri). No binders, fillers or additives are used.

Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea): Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Pour boiling water over herb in cup and allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain tea (or allow settled powder to remain in the bottom of cup) and drink warm. It is traditionally taken in 1 cup dosages, 2-3 times daily.

Contraindications: None reported.

Drug Interactions: None reported; however, it might potentiate antihypertensive, diabetic, and diuretic drugs.

Other Observations:

• Chanca piedra has been documented to reduce blood pressure in animal studies. Individuals with low blood pressure should be monitored for this possible effect.
• Chanca piedra has been documented with female antifertility effects in one mouse study. The use of the plant is probably contraindicated in women seeking pregnancy.
• This plant has demonstrated hypoglycemic activity in animal studies. Individuals with hypoglycemia should be monitored more closely for this possible effect.

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