Drink lots of water. Studies suggest increased water intake reduces the risk of kidney stone formation and recurrences. Raphael, K. R., Sabu, M. C., and Kuttan, R. Hypoglycemic effect of methanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus Schum & Thonn on alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in rats and its relation with antioxidant potential. Indian J Exp.Biol. 2002;40(8):905-909. View abstract.

Os muitos benefícios da quebra-pedra incluem a sua capacidade de aliviar problemas digestivos, prevenir cálculos biliares, melhorar a saúde do fígado e fortalecer o sistema imunológico contra infecções bacterianas e virais. McPartland JM. Viral hepatitis treated with Phyllanthus amarus and milk thistle (Silybum marianum): a case report [corrected]. Complementary Medicine International 1996;3(2):40-42.

2. Ulcers and Stomach Problems

Additionally, chanca piedra may reduce blood sugar levels. Its combination with anti-diabetes therapies (e.g. glimepiride, insulin, rosiglitazone, tolbutamide) might cause excessive drops in blood sugar levels [ 57, 73, 74]. Gupta AK, Khanuja SP Gupta MM et. al. High herb, phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin yielding variety of bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus amarus): Cim-Jeevan. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 2003;25(3):743-745. Rao, M. V. and Alice, K. M. Contraceptive effects of Phyllanthus amarus in female mice. Phytother.Res 2001;15(3):265-267. View abstract.

O chá de quebra pedra aborta? Sim, a planta provoca o aborto quando consumida em doses excessivas. Conheça as Plantas e Remédios Caseiros mais Eficazes para o Aborto. O chá de quebra-pedra está contraindicado para crianças menores de 6 anos e para mulheres grávidas ou que amamentam porque ela possui propriedades que atravessam a placenta e chegam até o bebê podendo causar aborto, e também passa pelo leite materno mudando o sabor do leite.

5. Blood Sugar Balance

Berk, L., de Man, R. A., Schalm, S. W., Labadie, R. P., and Heijtink, R. A. Beneficial effects of Phyllanthus amarus for chronic hepatitis B, not confirmed. J Hepatol. 1991;12(3):405-406. View abstract. In einer Untersuchung der traditionellen chinesischen Medizin erwies sich Chanca Piedra als erfolgreich (zusammen mit anderen traditionellen Kräutern) für die Behandlung von chronischen Lebererkrankungen. ( 3) Khanna AK et al. Lipid lowering activity of Phyllanthus niruri in hyperlipemic rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Sep;82(1):19-22.