WHEN I proposed last week use of Chankapiedra in the treatment of some COVID-19 symptoms, I knew many people who knew Chanka piedra and use it only as a stone crusher, either in the liver (gall stones ...

Chanca piedra is a plant with a history of use in traditional medicine. There is some interest in using chanca piedra to break down kidney stones and gallstones, though scientific evidence is lacking ...

Taking chanca piedra might help break up kidney stones and protect your liver from damage. Chanca piedra is available in capsules, liquid concentrates, and tea sachets. It's best to talk with a doctor ...

Chanca piedra is an herb that grows in tropical areas, like the rainforests of South America. Its scientific name is Phyllanthus niruri. The plant has thin, leaf-covered branches and can grow up to ...

WRITING about kidney and gallbladder stones and stone-melting or crushing herbs and substances in the first part of this series last week, I remembered some of the unforgettable staff of The Comet. I ...

Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is a plant native to tropical coastal areas. The entire plant is used to produce an herbal supplement used in teas, capsules, liquid extracts, and tablets. The herb ...