Botanical Name: Phyllanthus niruri
\nPlant Part Used: Whole
\nProcessing Method: Extraction
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\nBelonging to the family of phyllanthaceae, Chanca piedra is also known as “gale of wind”, “stonebeaker”, and seed under leaf. It is a tall tree, bearing herbaceous green branch, pale green flowers, and tiny smooth fruits. It has long been used as a traditional medicine for aiding a number of common health conditions, such as jaundice, chronic dysentry, cough, diabetes, ulcer, etc. The plant has a high content of lignan, flavonoid, alkaloids, and essential oils.
