A Stone Breaker?

As the holiday season approaches, there is also a high incidence of kidney stones or gallstone attacks because parties and dinners will throw off our daily routine. It is a good idea to arm yourself with appropriate knowledge for self-care instead of rushing to the emergency room at the wrong time for the wrong reason. 

Let's talk about a natural stone breaker. Chanca piedra is a tropical plant known as Phyllanthus niruri and can be found in the Amazon of South America and many coastal and tropical areas. For thousands of years, this plant has been used by indigenous people as a part of their traditional medicine. In India, Phyllanthus plants were traditionally used for liver and kidney diseases. In the rest of Asia, they are a remedy for digestive disorders, in South America, they are used for urinary tract infections, and in Africa, they are used to treat malaria and wound healing.

The most important components in chanca piedra are tannins, which can fight against viruses and bacteria, and prevent cancer; lignans, which have anticancer properties, and flavonoids including gallocatechin, rutin, quercetin, kaempferol, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Charantin, one of the main compounds in chanca piedra, has been demonstrated to have strong antifungal and antibacterial effects. Chanca piedra works by stimulating both the liver and kidneys in several ways. It can increase the secretion of bile by the liver to help with digestive issues. Chanca piedra is called a "stone breaker” because it can reduce kidney stones. The alkalizing qualities of the plant can help prevent kidney stones and gallstone formation. According to Ayurvedic medicine, chanca piedra is the most promising treatment for kidney stone formation. In traditional Chinese medicine, chanca piedra is an herb that can enhance liver function. Chanca piedra is often used as a traditional treatment against yeast infections. The charantin in chanca piedra helps prevent the growth of certain bacteria that cause yeast infections. Traditionally, chanca piedra has been used for reducing jaundice as well.

Chanca Piedra – A Stone Breaker

• Supports liver health and prevents gallstones.
• Eases digestive issues.
• Prevents and reduces the formation of kidney stones.
• Lowers blood pressure.

Chanca piedra extracts can be blended with water to make a mild tea, which can be consumed two to three times throughout the day. For kidney stones and supporting liver function, the recommended dosage of chanca piedra extract is 400 – 500 mg daily between meals. For lowering blood pressure, 100 g of chanca piedra powder should be diluted in 2 L of water and it is recommended to drink 500 mL of the mixture daily for one to 10 weeks.
One species of chanca piedra known as Phyllanthus niruri is safe and non-toxic. However, the other species known as Phyllanthus amarus can be toxic in high doses. Common side effects are mild and include stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness. Chanca piedra may increase the excretion of electrolytes such as potassium. Chanca piedra may also slow down blood clotting, which increases the risk of bleeding in those with clotting disorders. Pregnant women and women taking fertility-enhancing drugs should avoid taking chanca piedra. Traditionally, this plant was used for abortions and may cause abnormalities in the fetus. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding women or children due to the lack of safety data in these populations. 

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