Chanca Piedra for Kidney Stones: Does the “Stone Breaker” Herb Work?

Chanca piedra is often marketed as a “stone breaker,” but that name is not proof that it dissolves kidney stones. Research on Phyllanthus niruri, a plant commonly associated with this name, has produced some encouraging findings. However, human evidence remains limited and mixed. It does not establish a dependable home treatment for dissolving stones, relieving … Read more