Chanca Piedra (Stonebreaker)
Phyllanthus niruri
A tropical herb named 'stone-breaker' for its traditional use with kidney stones; some preliminary support.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas, ayurveda): A tropical herb named 'stone-breaker' for its traditional use with kidney stones; some preliminary support.
A tropical herb named 'stone-breaker' for its traditional use with kidney stones; some preliminary support.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A tropical herb named 'stone-breaker' for its traditional use with kidney stones; some preliminary support.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can lower blood sugar and blood pressure; diuretic; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
Can lower blood sugar and blood pressure; diuretic; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.