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Chanca Piedra Powder / Capsule

A traditional supplement preparation using Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthus niruri), addressing kidney stones, liver support, uti.

supplementsamazonianBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: 6–12 months stored cool and dryDosage: 500 mg – 1 g, 1–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Kidney StonesLiver SupportUTIHepatitisHigh Blood PressureDigestive Issues

Ingredients

  • Chanca Piedra — As needed

Instructions

  1. Grind dried Chanca Piedra into a fine powder.
  2. Fill size 00 capsules or stir into smoothies or honey.

Interactions & contraindications

Chanca Piedra

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Processed by the liver

Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist — this includes many common prescriptions)

Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.

May have a diuretic effect

Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium

Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.

May affect blood pressure

Watch for: Antihypertensive medications (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics)

Combined use can push blood pressure too high or too low — monitor readings if you take blood pressure medication.