Traditional Uses: For kidney stones and gallstones (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)
Ingredients: 100% pure chanca piedra whole herb (Phyllanthus niruri). No binders, fillers or additives are used.
Suggested Use: Take 2-3 capsules twice daily or as directed by a health care professional.
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.
This high quality powder extract from the Amazon Rainforest, is a highly concentrated extract of Chanca Piedra. It's Peruvian name, Chanca piedra, as well as it Brazilian name, Quebra Pedra, means "Stone Breaker" throughout South America and the Amazon.
But what a natural remedy it is! With its applications for kidney stones and gallstones, cellular and liver protection, hypertension and high cholesterol, cancer prevention, and its analgesic and antiviral effects, it is gaining in popularity on many continents as a herbal dietry supplement. |
