Phyllanthus niruri (Chanca Piedra)
With 100+ bioactive compounds, it may offer more health benefits than any other plant. Phyllanthus niruri (Chanca Piedra, Stone Breaker) from the Amazon rainforest provides exceptional kidney stone/gallstone support. It supports toxin elimination; healthy inflammation and immune response; and kidney, liver, and urinary health.
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Phyllanthus niruri – Available as looseleaf (tea-cut whole herb) or as a dry herbal extract.
Phyllanthus niruri, also known as Chanca Piedra, Stone Breaker, and Gale of the Wind, is the world’s most beneficial plant. No other plant offers as many health benefits. This amazing herb is found in tropical rainforests and coastal areas.
Popular in South America, it has 100+ identified bioactive compounds. Best known for helping to eliminate kidney stones and gall stones, it is also traditionally used in Andean medical systems and around the world to support treatment for chronic illnesses.
Phyllanthus niruri is also sold as part of our Persister Desister Lyme Support Kit, ShieldsUp! Immune Support Kit, and GUTSY Digestive Health Support Kit. For a broad overview of its health benefits, check out the Phyllanthus FAQ.
The Healthiest Herbal Tea in the World
Phytochemically rich Phyllanthus niruri has the potential to help many body systems. It is used to support the renal system, help the immune and lymphatic systems combat viruses and bacteria, support the digestive system, and reduce stress on the pancreatic system. Used for thousands of years, it’s the subject of more than 1,600 scientific studies.
You can read more about how Phyllanthus niruri helped Linden Botanicals owner Michael Van der Linden rid his body of Lyme disease here.
Phyllanthus niruri and Persister Desister
Phyllanthus niruri (“Chanca Piedra”) is a cornerstone of our Persister Desister Lyme Support Kits, working alongside Cryptolepis and Cistus incanus. Known for its antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, Phyllanthus supports immune balance, liver health, and detox pathways. For those navigating lingering Lyme symptoms like joint pain or fatigue, it helps calm inflammation and strengthen resilience, making it an ideal ally in holistic recovery.
Phyllanthus niruri and ShieldsUp!
In our ShieldsUp! Immune Support Kits, Phyllanthus niruri provides vital support for seasonal wellness. Its powerful antiviral and antibacterial compounds help defend against colds, flus, and invading pathogens, while its liver and kidney support keeps the body’s detox systems strong. Combined with Cistus incanus, Rosa rugosa, Agarikon mushroom, Torilis japonica, and L-lysine, Phyllanthus helps fortify immunity, ease inflammation, and promote everyday vitality through the toughest seasons.
Phyllanthus niruri and GUTSY
Phyllanthus niruri plays a key role in our GUTSY Digestive Support Kits, where it joins Cistanche tubulosa, Haritaki, and Rosa rugosa to promote gut balance and resilience. Long valued for its liver and kidney support, Phyllanthus aids bile production, helps calm intestinal irritation, and supports healthy stomach flora. With anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, it strengthens digestion at its core—helping you absorb nutrients more effectively and maintain long-term digestive health.
RESOURCES:
Andean and other traditional medicine systems suggest Phyllanthus niruri supports:
- Healthy immune response
- Healthy inflammation response
- Kidney and urinary Health
- Elimination of accumulated toxins
- Digestive health
- Heart and liver health
Serving Suggestion
Loose-leaf instructions: Make a decoction using half an ounce of whole herb to 32oz of water. Half an ounce of whole herb measures one-third of a dry cup. A 500g bag will make about 100 servings.
Extract serving suggestion: Consume 1-2 grams per a day. Mix in the non-dairy drink of your choice. For example, blend 2 grams into a smoothie, add to a large mug of tea, or dissolve 1 gram into 8oz of water. Drink twice a day.
Additional Information
The information herein is intended for educational purposes only. This information should not substitute for seeking responsible, professional medical care. The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency. Not intended to be used for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or curing of any medical condition. Consult with your healthcare provider before using any herbal supplement.
A decoction of the Phyllanthus niruri (Chanca Piedra, Stone Breaker) herb has been traditionally used to help eliminate kidney stones and gallbladder stones (gallstones). According to the Ayurvedic system of medicine, Phyllanthus niruri is considered cooling and anti-inflammatory. In ethnomedical systems around the world, it is thought to be effective against bronchitis, leprosy, malaria, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis, herpes, and anemia, as well as to promote urinary discharge. According to the Unani system of medicine, it stimulates digestion in the stomach and is useful for sores, in chronic dysentery, and for jaundice.
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Flavonoids: rutin, quercetin, quercitrin, astragalin, catechin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol-4-rhamnopyranoside, eridictyol-7-rhamnopyranoside, fisetin-4-O-glucoside, nirurin (prenylated flavanone), gallocatechin, niruriflavone, quercetol
Benzenoids: gallic acid
Coumarins: ellagic acid, methyl brevifolincarboxylate
Lignans: phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, niranthin, nirtetralin, phyltetralin, lintetralin, linnanthin, isolintetralin, 2,3-desmethoxy seco-isolintetralin, 2,3-desmethoxy seco-isolintetralin diacetate, demethylenedioxyniranthin, nirphyllin, phyllnirurin, cubebin dimethyl ether, urina tetralin
Tannins: repandusinic acid, geraniin, corilagin
Sterols: betulic acid, stigmasterol, stigmastanol, beta-sitosterol, cucurbitacins, and plantainoside B
Triterpene: limonene, p-Cymene, lupeol acetate, lupeol, phyllanthenol, phyllanthenone, phyllantheol, 3,7,11,15,19,23-hexamethyl-2Z,6Z,10Z,14E,18E,22E-tetracoshenen-1-ol
Alkaloids: norsecurinine,4-methoxy-nor-securinine, nirurine
Saponins: diosgenin
Lipid: ricinoleic acid
Other Actives: beta-glucogallin, 1-O-galloyl-6-O-luteoyl-α-d-glucose, niruriside, triacontanal, tricontanol
No documented side effects or negative interactions are associated with the consumption of Phyllanthus niruri. If pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your physician before using any herbal supplement.
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| Type | Loose Leaf, Extract, Powder |
| Weight | 200g, 250g, 300g, 400g, 500g, 600g, 1000g |
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