Chanca piedra/Phyllanthus, Herbal Drops - 100 ml

Name: Chanca Piedra / Stonebreaker (Deutsch: Chanca Piedra / Steinbrecher)
Latin Name: Phyllanthus niruri L.
Product Form: Herbal drops / tincture, liquid extract
Ingredients: Water, organic alcohol, phyllanthus herb (chanca piedra / Phyllanthus niruri). Alcohol content: 32% vol. Maceration ratio 1:12. 3 ml extract (60 drops) contain 250 mg phyllanthus herb extract.

Chanca piedra is one of the best-known medicinal plants of South America and has been used there traditionally for centuries. The Herbathek chanca piedra drops offer a concentrated plant extract in a convenient liquid form. The name "stonebreaker" refers to the traditional use of the plant in South American folk medicine.

Uses and Effects

As a food supplement with natural bitter compounds: The chanca piedra herbal drops are well suited for convenient daily intake as a concentrated plant extract. With a maceration ratio of 1:12, the phyllanthus drops offer a high concentration of plant constituents in a compact form. Further information on dosage and intake can be found in the "Preparation" tab.

Traditional application: Chanca piedra has been used in traditional South American herbal medicine for generations. In the folk medicine of South America, Asia and Africa, the plant is regarded as a versatile medicinal herb. Further information on application can be found in the "Areas of Application" tab.

About the Plant

Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the spurge family (Phyllanthaceae). It grows to a height of up to 60 cm and is characterised by delicate, alternately arranged elliptical leaves that stand densely along its slender, heavily branched stems. Particularly characteristic are the small, spherical seed capsules that develop directly along the stems. These give the plant its unmistakable appearance and serve as a reliable identifying feature. The plant prefers moist, tropical habitats and frequently grows along roadsides and on disturbed ground.

Other common names: Chanca piedra is also known as stonebreaker, kidney stone plant, gallstone herb or gale of the wind. In scientific contexts, the synonyms Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus urinaria are also used. The Spanish name chanca piedra translates literally as "stone breaker". In Ayurvedic medicine the plant is known as Bhumyamalaki.

Origin and harvest time: Chanca piedra is found primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Southeast Asia, India and Africa. The plant thrives in warm, humid climates and is commonly found along riverbanks, in gardens and on open ground. The entire herb is typically harvested during the main growing season before the seeds ripen, when the concentration of active compounds is at its highest.

Historical roots: Chanca piedra is one of the longest-used medicinal plants in traditional folk medicine in South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru and India. In Ayurvedic medicine, the plant has been used traditionally for centuries under the name Bhumyamalaki. In the Amazon region especially, chanca piedra is considered one of the most important medicinal plants among indigenous peoples. The plant has also long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and in African folk medicine. In recent decades, international scientific interest in Phyllanthus niruri has grown considerably.

Key active constituents:

• Phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin (lignans): Characteristic secondary plant compounds of the Phyllanthus plant, considered among its most important active constituents.
• Geraniin (ellagitannin): A polyphenolic plant compound from the tannin group, present in particularly high concentrations in chanca piedra.
• Flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, kaempferol): Polyphenolic secondary plant compounds with antioxidant properties that contribute to the overall activity of the plant.
• Alkaloids (phyllanthin, norsecurinine): Nitrogen-containing plant compounds characteristic of the Phyllanthus genus.
• Bitter compounds: Typical constituents of the plant, referenced in the product designation as a food supplement with natural bitter compounds.
• Organic acids (ascorbic acid, citric acid): Naturally occurring acids that contribute to the overall phytochemical profile of the plant.

Herbathek Stands for the Highest Quality

All products available at Herbathek are exclusively selected and of the highest quality. Our chanca piedra herbal drops are also naturally pure and of the finest quality: free from preservatives, flavourings and other artificial additives - 100% natural!

Origin: The extract is produced from carefully selected Phyllanthus niruri herb. Processing into a concentrated herbal extract is carried out gently to preserve the natural plant compounds as completely as possible.

Careful cultivation & gentle processing: Throughout the entire growing and harvesting process, careful handling of the plant is ensured at every stage. This preserves its natural, plant-typical properties as completely as possible. The specifically cultivated plant variety differs significantly from wild-growing variants and has a notably higher density of plant constituents. A particularly gentle further processing method and a specially adapted drying procedure ensure the purity and high quality of this naturally pure raw material.

You can also purchase other similar products at Herbathek:

• Chanca Piedra / Phyllanthus, herb cut - dried chanca piedra herb in cut form.
• Chanca Piedra / Phyllanthus, ground - finely ground chanca piedra powder.