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Buy Stonebreaker Herb – Extracts & Powder from Phyllanthus niruri

Stonebreaker is a tropical medicinal plant with the botanical name Phyllanthus niruri. Internationally it is best known as Chanca Piedra and is botanically classified within the spurge family. Both the dried herb and standardised extracts made from it are used. In this category you'll find stonebreaker herb from Scheunengut – vegan, bottled in Germany and lab-tested.

Origin & Production

Phyllanthus niruri grows as an annual plant in tropical and subtropical regions, including South America and India. For food supplements, the above-ground parts of the plant are harvested, gently dried and then ground into powder or further processed into a concentrated extract.

Standardisation & Form

Stonebreaker herb is available as capsules, as pure powder and as an extract. Extracts are often given a defined ratio such as 10:1, describing the level of concentration compared with the dried starting herb. Look for transparent content information per daily serving. It's often combined with magnesium and with bitter compounds from other plants.

What to look for when buying

  • Transparently declared content and a clear extract ratio
  • Origin and botanical name: Phyllanthus niruri, also known as Chanca Piedra
  • Vegan and free from unnecessary additives
  • Independently lab-tested quality

Stonebreaker Herb at Scheunengut

We rely on single-origin, transparently declared raw materials. The related category is Bladder, Ureter & Kidneys. All products are bottled and lab-tested in Germany.

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What is Chanca Piedra traditionally used for?

Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthus niruri), also known as 'stonebreaker,' is a tropical medicinal plant with a long tradition of use, especially in South America and India. Even its name reflects this traditional reputation. As a purely plant-based product, people value the dried herb and its extracts as part of their daily routine.

Where does Chanca Piedra come from, and how is it obtained?

Phyllanthus niruri grows as an annual plant in tropical and subtropical regions, including South America and India. For dietary supplements, the above-ground parts of the plant are harvested, gently dried, and either ground into powder or further processed into a concentrated extract. At Scheunengut, it is bottled in Germany and lab-tested.

What forms does Chanca Piedra come in?

Chanca Piedra is available as capsules, as pure powder, and as a concentrated extract. Capsules are especially convenient for daily use, while powder can be dosed flexibly. For extracts, it's worth checking the extract ratio, which shows how concentrated the herb's processing is.

How can I recognize high-quality Chanca Piedra?

Look for a traceable origin and a transparent declaration. Our Chanca Piedra is vegan, bottled in Germany, and lab-tested, and free from unnecessary additives. Clean processing of the above-ground plant parts and documented purity testing are good signs of quality.