Chanca Piedra Benefits
Chanca Piedra is used primarily to treat kidney stones and gallstones, hence it’s spanish name which means ‘Stone Breaker’. Chanca Piedra has been used in this way for probably hundreds of years by Amazonian peoples, and in modern times, the European population of South America, and more recently, world-wide.
Chanca Peidra is also used, both in South America and elsewhere, to treat a number of other complaints such as flu and ulcers. The following medical benefits of the Chanca Piedra herb have all had some scientific research appearing to confirm their effectiveness :
- the break down and removal of kidney stones, as well as their prevention
- reduction of blood sugar levels
- the relief of pain
- a healthy liver
- the prevention of cell mutation (cancer)
- reduce cholesterol levels
- anti-viral protection
