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Chanca Piedra
Posted by SUZANNES (Sacramento, CALIFORNIA) on 09/21/2007
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HERE ARE 2 REALLY GOOD REMEDIES FOR DISSOLVING KIDNEY STONES: STONE BREAKER (CHANCA PIEDRA) AND I PUT ONE DROPPER FULL IN ONE CUP OF DISTILLED WATER. TO GET A DOUBLE WHAMMY I TAKE 5 TABLETS A DAY OF PLANETARY HERBALS BRAND OF STONE FREE..GOOD LUCK AND ONE MORE THING FOR ANY ULCER, HYATIL HERNIA OR ACID REFLUX TAKE 100% ALOE VERA AN OZ 3 TIMES A DAY. I AM A REFLEXOLOGIST AND KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE..
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Posted by Loretta Joy (Virginia) on 06/30/2024
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Years back, before I knew of CP, I had a kidney stone which became lodged and then infected. Even though I believed in nutrition & natural healing then, was in absolute agony for a night, walking the floors. My cousin insisted on calling an ambulance and I was transported to a hospital where I stayed for a full week, and they were prepared to keep me longer.
So, in more recent years, my heart sank when I felt the familiar side/back pain. After a little research I hurriedly ordered capsules of the Chanca Piedra, which has turned out to be life changing for the better! Usually, it just takes two capsules once or twice a day and by the following day at the latest I'm pretty much pain-free.
Well, this past week, i'd been under a lot of stress (loss of a beloved dog, relative coming to visit, etc.) and also was drinking a much higher amount of ACV with honey, stevia and water because it's hot here. I suddenly became nauseated, dizzy, fatigued and in a great deal of pain which kept me from sleeping. I began drinking Vitamin C powder with a little baking soda a few times a day, plus colloidal silver in case of infection.
Due to feeling so poorly physically, it took a day or more for me to suddenly recognize what the pain in my side was! It would also shift to lower back at night. I instantly began taking two capsules of the CP twice a day, which helped, but the pain at times remained almost unbearable. This had never happened before, as it ALWAYS worked at that dose quickly for me.
I came onto this website and saw a comment in which someone related taking the CP capsules every four hours until relief. So I moved up to that amount and began getting wonderful RELIEF. Today for the first time since this started, I felt almost normal the entire day. I'm tapering off of the CP, vitamin C and colloidal silver knowing I'm better.
It's impossible to express how grateful I am for people willing to share their experiences and for this special plant. I believe for whatever the reason/s, one or more extra-large kidney stones became stuck, or perhaps a bunch of them, but the Chanca Piedra came through for me.
I want to add that my neighbor suffered for six months with kidney stones a few years ago, before I knew. He was constantly in pain and going in for checks and procedures. After the last appointment (which I think involved some kind of surgery) he came home and gradually resumed activities. Suddenly, he told me he had another bout of kidney stones beginning! This time I knew and gave him some CP capsules and told him how to take them. Within a day, the neighbor said the problem was resolved!! I think this happened at least one other time and he ended up getting his own bottle.
And today, I just heard of the restaurant manager (where a friend works) breaking down in tears and having to get to the hospital because of a kidney stone/s. I'm going to try to get word to her as well! Because this is such a gentle powerful amazing remedy for humans who have gone through a kidney stone ordeal.
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Posted by Art (California) on 06/30/2024 2325 posts
Hi Loretta Joy,
It is worth mentioning that in some people, vitamin C can cause or contribute to kidney stones.
Art
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Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines ) on 09/27/2012
Hi Elisa... It is true that Chanca Piedra is a calcium channel blocker because it solublizes calcium in the body -- which is how it has gained its much-deserved reputation for ridding both gallstones and kidney stones from the body because gallstones and kidney stones contain calcium.
It is also generally true that western diets contain way too much calcium -- in the form of milk, ice cream, yoghurt, cheese etc, which can cause excess calcium problems in the body. Excess calcium in the body will also block the absoption of iodine in the thyroid gland and iodine absorption throughout the rest of the body and so this can significantly contribute to other symptoms and problems like hypothyroid, myalgia pain and loss of energy.
Chanca piedra is also well-known for its anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, lipid lowering, glucose-lowering, blood-pressure-lowering and mildly diuretic effects. CP also has strong hepatoprotective and kidney-protective effects as well. You can see all CP's other beneficial effects here:
http://rainforest-database.com/plants/chanca.htm
http://www.herballegacy.com/Thomas_Medicinal.html
I don't generally use Chanca piedra on a daily basis, but I do use it as a decoction on a monthly basis to help clear any excess calcium from the body and for its liver/kidney protective and reviving effects.
Also, in all the research that I've ever seen on Chanca Piedra, I have never seen any warnings stipulated about its calcium blocking effects in the body(as apart from drug contra-indications). There also seems to be no known overdose limit for Chanca piedra -- the natives in South America have been drinking it as a tonic tea for centuries.
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Posted by C. Young (Summerville, SC) on 08/28/2012
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I've had several bouts with kidney stones and went through all of the traditional therapies and treatments, including surgery. Nothing helped and I was left with an extremely large stone that was too large to pass. I did some research and discovered chanca piedra, so I ordered some. A couple months after starting a regime of taking 15 drops 2 X day, my monster stone started moving again. I dreaded the pain I knew would accompany this process and the medical bills we would be facing for treatment. To my surprise, after a few days of mild discomfort, I actually passed the stone that was "too large to pass!!" Moreover, it passed painlessly and my discomfort immediately ended. This stuff is great! I wish I had known about it years ago, as I could have saved a lot of money and avoided some horrific pain. It's the best medical investment I've ever made.
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Posted by Tinrob (Middle Of Nowhere, Al) on 04/16/2011
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For those people not helped by the ACV, lemon, and olive oil treatment I would suggest an herb called Chanca Piedra. I found out about it in 2008 after having my 7th bout with stones. I had the surgery and hurt so bad that the demerol wasn't touching it. I went online and found out about this great plant. It's name means stone breaker, and in addition to helping the urinary tract, it helps with blood pressure. It has to be imported and is not cheap, but it is cheaper than surgery and sooo worth it. I get mine online from nutrihealers, and I think you can get it from Amazon also. I have no ties to either place so not trying to promote a site. It comes in a liquid or capsule. The liquid works better but has a horrible taste. The capsules work really well also. When my first order arrived, within 2 days I felt like a different person. I took a dose of the liquid every 3 hours and drank lots of filtered water. I now take a dose a day for 1 week out of each month for maintenance and have had no more kidneystones. I ran out of Chanca at the end of last year and now doing the ACV honey drink every day and still no stones or blood pressure meds! YEAH!!
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Posted by Epeach (Ga) on 06/19/2018
Have you tried apple cider vinegar? I have passed many kidney stones without pain. It turned mine into a gel like substance. which makes them easier to pass. I take 1 tblsp. of ACV each day for a preventative. If I was suffering, I did not measure, I just turned up the bottle as often as I felt like it.
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Posted by Anon (Usa) on 06/19/2018
Maybe try fresh lemon juice or raw apple cider vinegar instead.
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Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 01/25/2018
Dave,
I do not know of a reason to not use those two herbs together. I regularly mix several herbs together for the sake of ease in preparing and taking. You could try it and see what you think.
~Mama to Many~
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Posted by Terrell (Akron, Oh) on 08/29/2012
I sent this stuff (Chanca Piedra) to my grandma who also had to have them surgically removed or special medication. She had a separate doctor she would visit quite regularly.
I sent her the herb in tea form, already sealed in a tea bag. She would drink a cup 2 times a day several times a week. Fast forward a year and a half. She gets a call from that doctor to find out what's going on as her once regular visits were now zero.
She said she was so well and things seemed so normal that she eventually forgot about the kidney stones. She then recalled why she started drinking the tea I sent her. I love grandma, she is at the age where she forgets things sometimes. She did not realize all that time that it actually worked.
In the beginning before I sent her the tea, she was complaining about how bad the pain was and that she was in the hospital because how bad the pain was. She was dreading that the pain was returning and foreseeing another hospital nightmare. I immediately thought of that tea, bought it online and sent it to her.
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Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 05/27/2010
Hi Shannon...I completely agree with you about Chanca Piedra, a truly remarkable herb. When I was taking my anti-candida protocol, I took several herbs everyday in a decoction and one of them was Chanca Piedra. I also took coconut oil as well as the juice of lemon and limes daily in Ted's alkalizing protocols with BS.
I'm not sure what happened but from the outset all my gallstones came out(I could feel them) at toilet over a period of 2-3 months. And not only did I loose weight, but as an added benefit my tummy became flat again...!!
I have high respect for Chanca Piedra, a remarkably powerful herb, which continues to grow wild as a weed in my garden here in the Philippines. I still take it once every month as a simple decoction for liver, kidney, immune system and blood support with other herbs(that also grow in my garden).
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Posted by Aicha (Bedford, Beds UK) on 04/21/2009
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I am a first time sufferer of kidney stones. My problem started at end of January. I was diagnosed with a kidney stone in my left kidney. My consultant after checking my scan again, then wrote to me to tell me i had in fact another stone also in my utherer. I have gone through hell to say the least the most pain of which semed to be coming from the "stent" and the continuous infections and always bleeding every time i passed urine. I have other medical conditions so used to dealing with pain and so have a very high pain threshold but this has truly been unbearable. I have been hospitalized 3 times so far! Recently someone mentioned chancy piedra so i rushed to order online and at the same time also saw this website for the first time.
This morning I have taken 3 cups of chancy piedra so far (and also the lemon juice and olive oil method for good measure). It is too soon to say whether i will pass the stones etc but i know one thing already..the excruciating pain i have suffered since end of January has actually gone for the first time!
My surgery is scheduled for tommorrow to remove the stone from my utherer and when i recover from the surgery i have been told i will need at least 2 lots of lithotripsy to remove the other stone as it is so big...
I wish i had seen this several weeks ago and i am 100% sure if i continue to take the piedra i will not need the lithotripsy...Have had so much time off work already and of course i will need another 4-6 weeks to recover from the op..There has been so much wasted time and all the hospital does is give you painkillers and antibiotics which in the end stopped working. I ended up having to take morphine as the pain was so bad!...I also suffered from acid reflux/reflux disease which developed into barratts esophegus so i will also be trying the aloe vera and also magnesium..Many thanks to all readers for their immensely helpful comments.
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Posted by David (Cocoa Beach, Fl) on 01/25/2018 1 posts
I have Kidney stones, and from what I understand 3 really big ones. And from time to time they remind me that they're there.I had a stent put in about a year ago, to keep me from being, corked up like a champagne bottle by my kidney stones.And at times I will see a little black grain come out.And if I'm not looking, I will miss it. Because the stent allows the little bits that break off from the kidney stones, to pass easily and pain free. However, this only happens a very little bit at a time. (Small pieces breaking off from the stone ). So, after many searches and keywords. I came across CHANCA PIEDRA and went straight to eBay to order so of the dry out herb and a tea infuser. So that I would be able to make tea from it. I also have been marketing Ginger Root tea for a few weeks prior to ordering CHANCA PIEDRA. So now, I find myself having to make two different teas, two different ways, in two different cups. Than drinking two times the amount of liquid. And on top of all that two times the amount of trips to the restroom. Not so bad for my condition and when I'm at home. But, when I go to work, well this can kinda be a bother....😲 So, what I like to know if anyone can help is.... can I mixs the two teas together and still receive the full health benefit from both tees, when mixed together. I don't necessarily need to brew the two together.Only after making the tea from each ingredient then taking them and mixing them together . Well I still receive the full health benefit from each when mixing them together. I feel that this would not only be convenient but, I would only have too store in one jar and take less trips to the restroom. However, if mixing together after brewing the two teas is going to deplete any of the health benefits from either one. Than I will continue making the teas as is. And drinking them about 1hrs after each other. I know that running to the restroom many times is good. Not only for pushing out kidney stones. But, it's also good for the fleshing out and cleansing of the kidneys. However, like I said their is times that this can be a bother. Not only just at work but, at night when trying to sleep.The first two nights I started drinking to two. I was up every 45 minutes to 1hour going pee. So, any knowledge any one may have about this please . I would love to hear from you. Thank you Dave
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Posted by Ed2010 (Oakville, Canada) on 09/26/2012
Commercial colas do dissolve the calcium in the body. I am not sure whether chanca piedra dissolves the calcium, but it is famously called as Stone Breaker.
From my folk learning it is a liver strengthener, pancreas strengthener. Chanca Piedra is a herb, so use it for the purpose you want to be healed, you will be safe.
FYI, this is a very potent herb.
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Posted by Roec (Los Angeles) on 09/26/2012
There are different forms of calcium and Chanca Pedra effects the calcium-olalate. It does not effect calcium in bone, teeth and denton. If one is still concerned, dry herb cpasules are available.
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Posted by Sylvia (Markham, Ont, Canada) on 08/31/2011
Bill, I can't find Chanca Piedra or Heart Vine where I live. Are these plants available in seed form? You could be helping people to grow these plants to cure their gallstone/kidney stone problems if they could be sent to us.
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Posted by Bill (Malden, Mo) on 09/27/2009
Someone calling into a recent medical health show mentioned "chunk-a-pietra" [spelling???] as a curative to dissolve all types of stones in the body. Does anyone know what this is, or the correct spelling? thanks.
EC: Hi Bill, it's called Chanca Piedra, aka Phyllanthus Niruri. We already have feedback about this herb on the site.
More info on Wikepedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllanthus_niruri
Extracts of this herb have shown promise in treating a wide range of human diseases. Some of the medicinal properties suggested by numerous preclinical trials are anti-hepatotoxic, anti-lithic, anti-hypertensive, anti-HIV and anti-hepatitis B.[1][2] However, human trials are yet to show efficacy against Hepatitis B virus. [3]
The plant has long been used in Brazil as an herbal remedy for Kidney stones. Reseach among sufferers of Kidney stones has shown that, while intake of Phyllanthus niruri didn't lead to a significant difference in either stone voiding or pain levels, it may reduce urinary calcium, a contributing factor to stone growth.[4] In addition, one study conducted on rats showed that an aqueous solution of Phyllanthus niruri may inhibit kidney stone growth and formation in animals who already have stones.[5]
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Posted by Kathy (Dubois, Pa) on 09/27/2009
For everyone's information, kidney stones are composed of 4 different types of material: uric acid stones, calcium oxalate stones, cystine stones and struvite stones.
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Posted by Kylie (Eunice, La) on 03/05/2012
Would like to know how much mg. a day to take. I have a friend that has this and would like to let him know what to take. Please let me know.
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Posted by Aicha (Bedford, Beds UK) on 04/23/2009
I have just had my surgery (yesterday) which was successful but the amazing thing is my consultant, during surgery, tried to locate my other extremely large stone in my kidney but couldnt find it.. I have a scan scheduled for 2 weeks time to make sure it has gone so needless to say, i will continue to take the piedra ...will keep readers posted as to the final outcome...
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Posted by Aaron (Stone Mountain, Ga) on 12/12/2009
I have used chanca piedra by making a tea. I have mixed chanca piedra and chamomile and drink about a liter of tea per day. I have passed well over 100 stones. When the last one began causing me pain, I began making the tea and drinking it every day. By the time I passed the stone--It was very large and spent a couple of weeks or more in my bladder, the stone fell to pieces. Chanca Piedra, according to research done at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil affects the ability of the crystals to bond together. I am not sure it helps with pain, but it does cause the stone to dissolve over time.
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Posted by Stephanie (Long Valley, Nj) on 06/30/2024
Hi Loretta Joy, which brand of chanca piedra capsules did you use to help with kidney stones? Thank you!
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Posted by Jackie (Hernando MS) on 04/24/2023
I have kidney stones at the moment and searching online found out that the BO medication I was put on causes kidney stones in 60 percent of the people on it at about 6 mints exactly how long I've been on and especially women over 60 which I am. It was an FDA study. The medication is losarton potassium which doesn't help bp much. Wondering if you might be on the same. I quit taking it.
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Posted by Sari (Ny) on 11/19/2018
My husband went for cat scan and it was discovered that in addition to his usual handful of kidney stones, he also had visible calcium deposits in his kidneys. The doctor wants to do surgery to suction it out. I would love to find a natural way to get rid of it. He started taking Chanca Piedra recently.
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Posted by Olamide (Delta) on 06/18/2018
I went for CT scan and discovered I have 5mm stones on both kidneys. I have been using chanca piedra extract (ie boiled whole plant with water) for two weeks now but no sign of relief. Help.
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Posted by Gaiamuse (Massachusetts) on 04/29/2017
Do you know what kind of stones you had? Oxalate? Uric Acid? I am currently dealing with both and wondering if chanca piedra dissolves them both?
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Posted by Pam (Northern California) on 02/06/2018
What is this 'stonebreaker' you talk about.
EC: "Stonebreaker" is the nickname for the herb, Chanca Piedra.
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Posted by Kristen (Uki Nsw) on 04/10/2016
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I have a large amount of small kidney stones connected to the meat of the kidney. I have one 8mm stone and have just been told I have quite a few more even larger ones. They are only in my right kidney and none in the left kidney. I have tried stone breaker tea, and the lemon juice, honey and olive oil remedy in equal amounts and none of these remedies worked.
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Posted by Katarina (Serbia) on 02/11/2018
Hello, I need to ask you something about Chanca Piedra because people from my country had never heard about it and on the Internet I found almost everything except one thing - is it safe to take 3g per day!? My mom has started a few days ago from a 500mg bottle and we are afraid of dosing more... Please answer to me, I would apreciate!
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Posted by Marjorie (Dallastown, PA) on 04/06/2024
I've gotten to the screaming level the first time ever having kidney stones. And I almost came close today when I had a painful one passing. 10/10 do not recommend!
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Posted by Elisa (Seville, Spain) on 09/26/2012
I went to a naturopath that commented that chanca piedra might destroy the dentin of teeth as it breaks down calcium in the body. I was wondering if maybe Bill would know if that is true.
Lots of love to all earth-cliniquers. Elisa
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Posted by Omar (Houston, Tx) on 09/02/2012
Please share which brand of Chanca Piedra you are using. I have 7mm calcium stone that moved and causing mild hydronephrosis. I am using "Rainforest liquid". So far stone is still there. No pain though. I have been using Chanca Piedra since 17 August. Started with just few drops and last one week full dose (10 drops) once or twice a day. Please reply or email me.
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Posted by Jane (Dallas, Tx) on 09/03/2012
I use Amazon Therapeutic Labs tincture. I would suggest doubling your dose and wait at least until you finish one bottle if not two before you make a judgement on whether it is working for you.
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Posted by Dew J (Dover, De) on 02/22/2012
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Chanca Piedra has worked for many suffering from kidney and gallstones. It helped me as well. I take a daily maintenance dose. I've read many people's stories that have also been helped by this rainforest herb. Best wishes.
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Posted by Merryanne (Orange City, Florida, Usa) on 05/28/2010 113 posts
Hello Bill, I would like to talk with you about the herbs you grow in your garden, I also have a garden, please write me at merryanne1947 at yahoo dot com,,I live in Florida so the weather is usually ok, Thank you from Merryanne in Central Florida
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Posted by Connie (Manila, Philippines) on 05/30/2009
where to buy the chancy piedra? what is this medicine made of? thanks
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Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 11/10/2009
Hi Connie...I live in Ilocos Sur in the Philippines and Chanca piedra grows like a weed in my area. Just go to Google Image and search for "chanca piedra" or "Phyllanthus niruri" and the images will show you what plant to look for.
Chanca piedra is also used widely in Ayurvedic medicine and is sold at Indian Deli stores in Manila. In Manila, if you go down United Nations Ave away from Roxas Bld you will come to the Unilever building on your left. Directly opposite is a line of Indian stores including Agad which sells Indian spices. At one of the other delis there I have bought two prepared indian condiments -- called Triphala and Caywanprash. Both contain chanca piedra. These condiments are both prepared in the natural ayurvedic way, with no chemical processing and no use of preservatives, colourings etc. You normally take just a spoonful or two a day of the Triphala or Chaywanprash and is regarded as beneficial food in India.
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Posted by Shannon (Ottawa, On) on 12/15/2009
hi there, how long did you drink 1 liter of the tea daily before it passed?
