CHANCA PIEDRA Phyllanthus niruri    
This small annual herb, native to the Amazon and other tropical regions, is a highly beneficial plant that’s gaining worldwide attention as an important and safe medicinal. Long employed by indigenous healers for its cleansing and tonifying action on the liver, kidney and gallbladder, as a painkiller and to treat a wide array of ailments including digestive disturbances, malaria, diabetes, parasites, colds and flus. The name Chanca Piedra literally means "stone breaker" referring to its effectiveness in expelling kidney, bladder and gallstones. Nicole Maxwell, author of the classic Witch Doctor’s Apprentice, recognized Chanca Piedra as one of the most important medicines of the Amazon. Over the years hundreds of clinical studies confirm its ability to prevent and expel kidney and gallstones, offer cellular protection to toxins, heal the liver, lower blood pressure and help with diabetes. German case studies show 94% success with completely eliminating stones and restoring proper kidney and gallbladder function in just one to two weeks. It is an antispasmodic and pain reliever reported to be seven times more potent than aspirin or acetaminophen. It has strong antibacterial and antiviral action, showing great promise with hepatitis B virus and HIV. All of these properties are attributed to a wide spectrum of unique phytochemicals including alkaloids, lignans, glycosides, flavonoids, ellagitannins and phenylpropanoids. Everyone, even those in good health, will benefit from using this herb periodically throughout the year to cleanse the body and maintain optimal wellness. 1–2 teaspoons steeped as pleasant tasting tea and drunk daily.

 Wildcrafted Peruvian cut and sifted Chanca Piedra herb