Although chanca piedra is an herb, it may pose some health risks. Side effects reported in one human study using a chanca piedra infusion included:
Painful urination
Nausea
A bdominal pain
Blood in the urine
Additional health risks of chanca piedra may include:
Blood Pressure
Chanca piedra may lower blood sugar levels, which means it might affect blood sugar control during and after surgery. It may also slow blood clotting and increase your risk of bleeding. Stop using chanca piedra at least two weeks before a planned surgery.
While chanca piedra may reduce blood sugar and blood pressure levels, it should be used with caution if you’re already on medication for lowering blood pressure or blood sugar.
Pregnancy and Breast feeding
Chanca piedra may be unsafe for pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant. In large amounts, chanca piedra may prevent pregnancy, increase your risk of congenital disabilities, or cause low birth weigh
For breastfeeding women, it’s best to avoid using the herb due to a lack of safety information.
Bleeding Disorder
Since chanca piedra may slow blood clotting, it may cause bleeding in people with bleeding disorder.
Diabetes
Chanca piedra may influence blood sugar levels, which most affects people with diabetes. When using it, monitor your blood sugar regularly if you have diabetes. You should also watch for signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Amounts and Dosage
Based on results from a human study, a daily dose of 4.5 grams of powdered chanca piedra for 12 weeks may be recommended to treat kidney stones.
Since there is no research on the long-term effects of chanca piedra, it may best to limit your intake of the herbal supplement to 12 weeks or fewer.)
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