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Chanca piedra

Supplement botanical general nutrition
Aka: Phyllanthus niruri, stonebreaker
Brands seen in Singapore: Swanson Vitamins, Nutricost, Whole World Botanicals, Advanced Orthomolecular Research AOR, NutraMedix
Not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change the timing of anything you take.
How to use
What it’s for
Studied around kidney stones — results are mixed
Pros & cons
Pros
  • The review found no significant adverse effects
  • Widely used in traditional medicine
Cons
  • Results across studies are mixed
  • Dosage questions remain unanswered in reviews
  • Evidence is as an add-on to procedures, not alone
Sources
  1. Phyllanthus niruri in the management of nephrolithiasis: a systematic review of the literature (Actas Urol Esp, 2025) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Phyllanthus niruri (PN), widely used in traditional medicine, has been extensively researched, yielding mixed results … Growing evidence suggests that PN, when used alongside traditional interventions, is safe, without significant adverse effects, and may improve SFR outcomes after ESWL.”
  2. Phytotherapy in urolithiasis: an updated overview of current knowledge (J Clin Med, 2025) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “While research on phytotherapy is still limited, it is ongoing and is yielding promising results … several questions regarding specific dosages, mechanisms of action, drug interactions, treatment duration, and types of stones that respond to phytotherapy remain unanswered.”
  3. HSA — Guidelines on prohibited and restricted ingredients in health supplements and traditional medicines (Oct 2025), Annex A/B · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “The objective of this guideline is to highlight the substances of concern when used in HS and TM and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.”
  4. iHerb Singapore — Chanca Piedra category page (default best-selling order) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Chanca Piedra”
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