Chanca Piedra For Gallstones and Kidneys

Chanca Piedra For Kidney Cleansing

Chanca Piedra has been used by the indigenous peoples of the

Amazon for generations to support the removal of gallstones

and kidney stones. In Ayurvedic medicine, Chanca Piedra

holds the most promise against kidney stone formation.

Although longer-term randomized clinical trials are necessary

to confirm therapeutic properties, some preliminary studies

suggest chanca piedra may indeed have potential to provide

defense against kidney stones. This may be due to reducing

the formation of obstructions in the gallbladder and kidneys.

Traditonal Uses:

Chanca Piedra, or phyllanthus niruri, is a well known plant from the Chanca Piedra

Amazon rainforest that has given naturopaths a powerful plant ally in

supporting bladder, kidney, gallbladder, and liver health. Traditionally,

Chanca Piedra is used as a health supplement to promote the liver’s

normal function by aiding in the detoxification efforts that purge harmful

substances.

A 2002 study in India found that Chanca Piedra helps to increase

bile secretion of the liver. Extra bile helps the digestion process,

this benefits nutrient absorption and waste elimination.

Antioxidant Activity:

The high phenolic content of chanca piedra has shown

antioxidant activity, which has been found to support balanced

blood sugar and optimal blood pressure levels.

Harmful Organisms:

Water extracts of chanca piedra have shown toxic activity against

strains of harmful organisms, without affecting beneficial organisms.

The Universidad de la República studied 28 plant and

algae species for activity against harmful organisms.

Researchers noted that the most interesting activity was

observed in chanca piedra. This observation and conclusion

was duplicated by researchers at the University of Malaysia.

– Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM

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