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Organic Chanca Piedra

With the recent "discovery" of a very well known Amazon rainforest plant, Chanca Piedra (Phyllautus niuri), health care practitioners have acquired a powerful plant ally in helping their patients maintain optimal kidney, gall bladder, liver, and bladder health. As a matter of fact, Chanca Piedra translates to "stone breaker" in reference to its action upon gallstones and kidney stones.†

Facts about Organic Chanca Piedra:

• Chanca Piedra is a small plant growing up to 12 to 18 inches in height, and it proliferates like a weed in the rainforests of the Amazon Basin. Chanca Piedra is also indigenous to other tropical areas including southern India and China.
• It's also known by the names: "leafflower", "chamberbitter", and "quebra pedra" as well as some less common local names.
• Chanca Piedra has been observed in scientific studies to possess antihepatotoxic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, febrifugal, and hypoglycemic properties.
• Chanca Piedra has been used for generations by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon as an effective remedy for the elimination of gallstones, kidney stones, and other kidney ailments.
• Chanca Piedra is an immune system stimulator. It helps eliminate mucous and stones from the kidney, gallbladder, and urinary tracts. Chanca Piedra also increases bile production, soothes the liver and disperses calcification.

Benefits of Organic Chanca Piedra:†

• Expels stones and other obstructions
• Helps to detoxify the liver and kidneys
• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Aids in normal digestion
• Mild laxative (for removing stones)
• Menstrual flow stimulant

Organic Chanca Piedra Recipe

Drink to your health.
To Brew Tea: bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of Chanca Piedra, simmer for 15 minutes, strain, and drink when cooled to desired temperature.

†PLEASE NOTE: Chanca Piedra may increase the effects of diabetic, high blood pressure, and diuretic drugs. Do not use during pregnancy. Please consult your healthcare provider before using this or any other supplement.