Last July I suffered with kidney stones for 9 days, at the time I did not know what it was and being the type that won't see a doctor thought it was some serious constipation, oh man, that is some serious pain, the worse thing ever. It felt like being kicked in the groin and the back by a horse. The doctor was totally useless.
I finally went to the health store and picked up some herbal capsules "Chanca Piedra" the stone was passed in 2 days.
Anta, when cooking the leafy veggies,brocolli etc, steam them, this removes the oxalates, which is the culprit. Also tastes better when steamed.
CHANCA PIEDRA
Other Names:
Amli, Arranca-Pedras, Bhonya, Bhoomi Amalaki, Bhui-Amla, Bhumi Amla, Bhuianvalah, Bhuimy Amali, Bhuin Amla, Bhumy Amalaki, Bhumyamalaki, Brise Pierre, Cane Peas Senna, Cane Senna, Carry-Me-Seed, Casse-Pierre, Chancapiedra, Chanca-Piedra Blanca, ...
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CHANCA PIEDRA Overview Information
Chanca piedra is an herb. The whole plant is used to make medicine.
Chanca piedra is used for various disorders of the urinary tract including infections, pain and swelling (inflammation), kidney stones, and discharge from the urethra or vagina. It is also used for digestive tract disorders including gas, loss of appetite, stomachache, intestinal infections, constipation, and dysentery.
Some people use chanca piedra as a liver tonic and for liver problems including hepatitis B. Other uses include treating diabetes, gallstones, colic, flu, swine flu, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), abdominal tumors, pain around the rectum, fever, sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea, malaria, tumors, caterpillar stings, cough, fluid retention, itching, miscarriage, tremors, typhoid, anemia, asthma, bronchitis, thirst, tuberculosis, and dizziness.
How does it work?
It is thought that chanca piedra contains chemicals that might relieve spasms and fever, increase urine, and have activity against bacteria and viruses. It might also lower blood sugar.
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