Phyllanthus amarus
Chanca piedra/Nutrient Depletion:
ChlorideChloride: In animals, Phyllanthus niruri had diuretic effects, resulting in increased urine volume and excretion of sodium, potassium, and chloride (44).GlucoseGlucose: In animals, Phyllanthus niruri and Phyllanthus sellowianus extracts reduced fasting blood sugar and suppressed the postprandial rise in blood glucose after food intake (6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13). In mildly hypertensive individuals, P. amarus decreased blood glucose (42). Plasma lipidsPlasma lipids: In animals, Phyllanthus niruri protected against alcohol- and heated sunflower oil-induced hyperlipidemia (cholesterol, triglycerides, and free fatty acids) (45). In diabetic animals, Phyllanthus niruri extracts reduced total cholesterol and triglycerides (6; 7; 12), and hypolipidemic effects have been shown in other animal models (46; 47). PotassiumPotassium: In humans, Phyllanthus amarus increased urine volume, urine sodium, and serum sodium (42). SodiumSodium: In humans, Phyllanthus amarus increased urine volume, urine sodium, and serum sodium (42).