Phyllanthus niruri, an exceptional plant against kidney and gallbladder stones, medicinal properties, benefits and use
The plant that dissolves and expels kidney or bile stones
It is also an excellent protector and healer of the liver, especially in cases of hepatitis B.
Chanca piedra is the Spanish name for Phyllanthus niruri, which refers to one of the main properties of this plant to expel and dissolve stones in the kidneys and gallbladder.
This plant is found mainly in the tropical Amazon regions of Peru and in other tropical areas, especially in India and China. Phyllanthus is also a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Numerous scientific studies and traditional medicine references demonstrate the effectiveness of this plant, particularly for the problems of lithiasis and liver disease.
The chanca piedra is useful for:
Prevent, dissolve and eliminate kidney and gallbladder stones
Lower uric acid levels.
Protect liver functions and recovering from Hepatitis B
Facilitate the elimination of liquids, in cases of retention, edema, etc.
Fight against certain viruses and bacteria
Prevent and fight against malaria
Eliminate certain parasites from the body
Reduce spasms and colic
Relieve pain, especially during renal lithiasis
Properties:
This plant is especially recognized and used to eliminate and dissolve stones in the kidneys and in the bladder, whether of calcium oxalate or uric acid, and of the gallbladder.
 It has antispasmodic properties that relax smooth muscle tissue in the urinary tract which facilitates the removal of stones. It also seems to dissolve the stones and it prevents this type of pathologies, lithiasis.
 It stimulates the work of the kidneys by increasing urination and is therefore very useful as a diuretic. It is effective in treating fluid retention problems in the body.

Numerous studies also confirm its effectiveness in protecting the liver against the hepatitis B virus and in helping the liver in the healing process of this disease.
It would also be effective in protecting against various viruses and bacteria, in particular against malaria.