PubMed Studies
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About
Chanca piedra (stone breaker) contains geraniin and phyllanthin with antilithic (kidney stone dissolving), antiviral, and hepatoprotective effects.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Contains bioactive phytochemicals (alkaloids, terpenoids, polyphenols, or glycosides) modulating cellular signalling pathways. Primary mechanisms include enzyme inhibition, receptor modulation, and transcription factor activation relevant to documented clinical indications.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Diuretic interaction. Anticoagulant interaction. May lower blood pressure. Pregnancy: insufficient data.
🏷️ Other Names
Phyllanthus niruri