RN Chanca Piedra Capsules 100 capsules - 500 mg each
Chanca piedra means "stone breaker" throughout South
America and the Amazon.* Raintree's chanca piedra has been sustainably
harvested in the Amazon Rainforest and the capsules are 100% pure
natural herb without any binders, fillers or additives. Chanca piedra
was also
featured in this HSI article. Chanca piedra is available from
Raintree in a concentrated liquid extract.
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.
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Phyllanthus
Species: niruri, amarus
Synonyms: Phyllanthus carolinianus, P, sellowianus, P.
fraternus, P. kirganella, P. lathyroides, P. lonphali, Nymphanthus
niruri
Common Names: Chanca piedra, quebra pedra, stone-breaker,
arranca-pedras, punarnava, amli, bhonya, bhoomi amalaki, bhui-amla, bhui
amla, bhuianvalah, bhuimy-amali, bhuin-amla, bhumyamalaki, cane peas
senna, carry-me-seed, creole senna, daun marisan, derriere-dos, deye do,
erva-pombinha, elrageig, elrigeg, evatbimi, gale-wind grass, graine en
bas fievre, hurricane weed, jar-amla, jar amla, kizha nelli,
malva-pedra, mapatan,para-parai mi, paraparai mi, pei, phyllanto,
pombinha, quinine weed, sacha foster, cane senna, creole senna,
shka-nin-du, viernes santo, ya-taibai, yaa tai bai, yah-tai-bai, yerba
de san pablo
Part Used: Entire plant
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CHANCA PIEDRA
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HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS
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Standard Dosage |
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expels stones
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kills bacteria
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Whole herb |
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supports kidneys
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treats malaria
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Infusion: 1 cup 2-3 times daily |
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increases urination
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prevents mutation
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Fluid Extract: 2-4 ml 2-3 |
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relieves pain
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reduces fever
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times daily |
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protects liver
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mildly laxative
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Capsules: 1-2 g twice daily |
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detoxifies liver
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expels worms
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reduces spasms
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reduces inflammation
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kills viruses
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clears obstructions
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aids digestion
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reduces blood sugar
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lowers blood pressure
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lowers cholesterol
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