Chanca Piedra is a widespread tropical plant commonly found in coastal areas, known by the common names gale of the wind, stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf.
It is scientifically known as Phyllanthus niruri.
Due to its medicinal benefits, this plant has derived so many names. It is popularly known as the stonebreaker, the name was given after the plant was proven to cure kidney stone due to its alkaline nature.
The plant has thin, leaf-covered branches and can grow up to about 2 feet (61 cm) tall. It gets the name “seed-under-leaf” because its seed pods, which bloom into small green flowers, grow beneath the leaves.
Nutritionally, chanca piedra contains vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids, lipids and alkaloids.
It has other names like;
stone breaker
gale-of-the-wind
seed-under-leaf
quebra pedra
shatter stone
chance pierre
The entire plant including the leaves, stems and flowers is used to make chanca piedra supplements and this contains phytochemicals capable of getting rid of some disease and provides the body with nutrients. Chanca piedra is available in teas, liquid extracts, capsules, or tablets.
It is most commonly used to treat kidney stones, liver diseases and viral infections.
The most cheap and easy way to get the stonebreaker supplement is through the stonebreaker tea.
Start taking stonebreaker tea if you're struggling with any of these diseases.
Kidney Stones
Stonebreaker plant is alkaline in nature, it contains phytochemicals capable of preventing acidic kidney stones. It is best known as a potential kidney stone cure. It helps to quicken the purification process of the blood thereby increasing urine formation and flushing urine stones.
Stomach ulcers
Stonebreaker tea contains compounds that kill the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers from Helicobacter pylori and quicken the healing process of ulcers.
High blood Pressure
Stonebreaker tea helps relax the nerves and blood vessels and this in turn reduces blood pressure.
Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid within the fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver.
Stonebreaker plants can help get rid of gallstones by modifying the shape and texture of stones to a smoother and more fragile form, this will allow for easy elimination of the stones.
Method of preparing stonebreaker tea.
Heat water to boil in your kettle, pour the hot water into your cup,
Place dried stonebreaker leaves into the cup of hot water,
Allow for 10-15minutes,
Sieve the solid substance left,
Add sweetener like honey if desired,
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Dosage.
Drink one to three cups of tea per day.
Drink one glass of water per one glass of tea to counteract the diuretic effect of the tea.
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