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Chanca Piedra Stone Breaker: Kidney Stone Support
What is Chanca Piedra stone breaker? It’s herbal kidney stone support, and liver, digestion, and immune health support.
Kidney stones are a major health concern in the United States, affecting about 1 in 10 Americans during their lifetime. The prevalence has been steadily rising over the past few decades, with an estimated 10–15% of the population experiencing kidney stones.
Various factors contribute to this increase, including dietary habits, dehydration, and a sedentary lifestyle. Men are more prone to kidney stones than women, and the risk rises with age.
With symptoms ranging from intense pain to complications like infections, understanding the prevalence underscores the importance of preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, and early intervention for those at risk.
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What Is Chanca Piedra Stone Breaker?
Chanca Piedra, also known as Phyllanthus niruri, is a herb with a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic and Amazonian medicine for its potential to support kidney health, particularly in the prevention and treatment of kidney stones. Chanca Piedra stone breaker may help support treatment of the symptoms of kidney stones and even help to prevent kidney stones from occurring in the first place.
Believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and diuretic properties, Chanca Piedra is commonly used to break down kidney stones, making them easier to pass. Its name translates to “stone breaker” in Spanish, highlighting its historical use for this purpose. The herb is thought to work by inhibiting the formation of crystals that contribute to stone development and by promoting the relaxation of the muscles in the urinary tract, facilitating the expulsion of stones.
Several studies suggest that Chanca Piedra stone breaker may be beneficial for individuals prone to kidney stones. It is believed to interfere with the early stages of stone formation by preventing crystals from aggregating. Additionally, it may help relax the ureter, making it easier for small stones to pass naturally.
While research is ongoing, many people use Chanca Piedra as a natural supplement to support kidney health. It is available in various forms, including teas, capsules, and tinctures. Linden Botanicals only sells Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthus niruri) as a loose-cut herbal tea and as an herbal supplement. Linden Botanicals does not sell capsules or tinctures.
Tinctures are made by soaking a plant in alcohol. If you let the alcohol evaporate from the dropper, you might be left with 90 milligrams of extract. A one ounce bottle of tincture might hold less than 3 grams of active extract. By the dropperful, you’re taking ineffective amounts of Chanca Piedra and paying a premium (up to 30 times the cost of Chanca Piedra loose-cut tea).
Let’s say you try Chanca Piedra capsules instead. Two capsules contain around 1 gram of ground plant matter. It takes about 13 grams of ground plant matter to make a daily tea. That’s 26 capsules per day. If those capsules contain an extract vs. ground plant matter, you may still need 8-10 capsules a day. Any way you look at it, that’s a lot of capsules.
Health Benefits of Chanca Piedra Stone Breaker
Kidney stones are often caused by eating food with too much sugar or salt, obesity, and hereditary factors such as family history. Treating this condition requires remedies that offer alkalizing properties against the acidic nature of the kidney. For this reason. Many people with kidney stone issues consume Chanca Piedra tea or extract.
Chanca Piedra means “stone breaker” in Spanish. Essentially, the herb has an alkaline nature that neutralizes the acid from the kidney, breaking down the hard deposits concentrated in the urine. In addition, preliminary studies document that the extract has few side effects compared with chemically engineered medications.
Chanca Piedra also protects the liver from cellular damage caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant properties. In this way, it may provide protection from liver diseases. Moreover, it can support treatment for stomach ulcers since it breaks down the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, a disease-causing bacteria.
Finally, Chanca Piedra contains antioxidants that can improve fasting in blood sugar levels. These effects can be highly influential in managing hyperglycemia.
Try Chanca Piedra Stone Breaker Today
What is Chanca Piedra good for? The answer is a little bit of everything!
Chanca Piedra herbal tea and herbal extract are gaining popularity among herbalists and professional medical practitioners due to their wide range of health benefits. In fact, the very first product Linden Botanicals sold is Chanca Piedra sourced from the Peruvian Amazon (which, by the way, is where it should be sourced).
Visit our Chanca Piedra FAQ page for information about its many health benefits, Lyme disease support, kidney stone support, immune system support, ways to find a trusted supplier, and much more. You can also read more about the science behind Phyllanthus here.
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