Get complete, unbiased, scientific information on CHANCA PIEDRA, including Safety Ratings, Effectiveness Ratings, Interaction Ratings, Lists of Ingredients and Adverse Reactions... all from Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

Quick Links: Full Monograph Interactions with Drugs Also Known As Safety Interactions with Herbs People Use This For Effectiveness Interactions with Food Mechanism of Action Adverse Reactions Interactions with Lab Tests Editor's Comments Dosage/Administration Interactions with Diseases References Patient Handout

View 79 Products Containing: CHANCA PIEDRA View 1 Canadian Licensed Products Containing: CHANCA PIEDRA

Also Known As:

Amli, Arranca-Pedras, Bhonya, Bhoomi Amalaki, Bhui-Amla, Bhuianvalah, Bhumi-Amla, Bhuimy Amali, Bhuin Amla, Bhumy Amalaki, Bhumyamalaki, Cane Peas Senna, Cane Senna, Carry-Me-Seed, Chanca-Piedra Blanca, Child Pick-a-Back, Creole Senna, Daun Marisan, Derriere-Dos, Des Dos, Deye Do, Dukong Anak, Elrageig, Elrigeg, Erva-Pombinha, Evatbimi, Feuilles la Fievre, Gale-Wind Grass, Graine En Bas Fievre, Hurricane Weed, Jar-Amla, Jar Amla, Kizha Nelli, Malva-Pedra, Mapatan, Memeniran, Meniran, Niruri, Para-Parai Mi, Paraparai Mi, Pei, Phyllanto, Pitirishi, Pombinha, Punarnava, Quebra Pedra, Quinina Criolla, Quinine Creole, Quinine Weed, Rami Buah, Sacha Foster, Sasha Foster, Seed on the Leaf, Shatter Stone, Shka-Nin-Du, Stone-Breaker, Tamalaka, Turi Hutan, Viernes Santo, Ya-Taibai, Yaa Tai Bai, Yah-Tai-Bai, Yerba de San Pablo.

Scientific Name:

Phyllanthus niruri; Phyllanthus amarus; synonyms, Phyllanthus carolinianus, Phyllanthus sellowianus, Phyllanthus fraternus, Phyllanthus kirganella, Phyllanthus lathyroides, Phyllanthus lonphali, Nymphanthus niruri. Family: Euphorbiaceae.

People Use This For:

Natural medicines are often tried for many conditions based on tradition, anecdotes, or marketing, but not all of these uses are supported by reliable or credible scientific research. Below is a list of some common uses for CHANCA PIEDRA. Subscribe now to get scientific Effectiveness Ratings for CHANCA PIEDRA and thousands of other natural medicines. Get the facts before your take it. Orally, chanca piedra is used for urinary tract infections and inflammation, kidney stones, urethral or vaginal mucous discharge, as a diuretic, an antiflatulent, aperitif, appetite stimulant, liver tonic, and blood purifier. It is also used orally for diabetes, gallstones, colic, stomachache, dyspepsia, intestinal infections, constipation, dysentery, flu, swine flu, tenesmus, jaundice, hepatitis B, abdominal tumors, fever, pain, venereal problems, syphilis, gonorrhea, malaria, tumors, caterpillar stings, cough, edema, itching, miscarriage, rectitis, tremors, typhoid, vaginitis, anemia, asthma, bronchitis, thirst, tuberculosis, and vertigo. You’re viewing only a portion of the CHANCA PIEDRA Monograph from Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Subscribe now for data on Safety, Effectiveness, and more

Safety:

Get reliable information about potential safety concerns from scientific Safety Rating. See if there are warnings against use during Pregnancy, Breast Feeding, or for Children.

Effectiveness:

Get scientific Effectiveness Rating and see if CHANCA PIEDRA works before selecting it.

Mechanism of Action:

Research the pharmacology, active constituents, and a clear scientific explanation about how the natural medicine is thought to work for its medicinal uses.

Adverse Reactions:

Get detailed information on common side effects and potentially serious adverse reaction. Find out what to expect if you select this natural product.

Interactions with Herbs & Supplements:

Find out if CHANCA PIEDRA is safe to take with other natural medicines or supplements or if there are potential interactions.

Interactions with Drugs:

Find out what medications CHANCA PIEDRA interacts with and if the interactions are mild or potentially dangerous.

Interactions with Foods:

Find out if particular foods should be avoided with CHANCA PIEDRA, Ginkgo, or if certain foods can negatively affect the product.

Interactions with Lab Tests:

Find out if CHANCA PIEDRA interferes with laboratory tests or could cause a diagnostic test to fail or be inaccurate.

Interactions with Diseases or Conditions:

Find out if CHANCA PIEDRA interferes with or could worsen any medical condition or if there are any precautions or contraindications.

Dosage/Administration:

Get reliable information on the best dose to use based on scientific research. Products only work if taken in the correct dose. Taking a dose that is too high can increase the chance of side effects and adverse outcomes.

Editor's Comments:

Get comments from the editors about special concerns, interesting facts, and other information.

See a sample natural medicines monograph