Description

Keezhanelli Powder — Phyllanthus niruri | Liver Detox & Kidney Stone Support

Keezhanelli has earned its folk name — stone breaker — through centuries of use in South Indian traditional medicine for its remarkable affinity with the liver and kidney. The fact that the same plant is known as Chanca Piedra in South America and carries the same folk name and the same traditional applications on a continent with no historical connection to India is one of botany’s most compelling endorsements. When independent healing traditions on opposite sides of the earth arrive at identical conclusions about a plant, something significant is being observed.

Our Keezhanelli Powder is milled from the whole herb of Phyllanthus niruri — stem, leaf, and flower — sourced from the Western Ghats region and processed at our GMP-certified facility in Pollachi in small batches.

What the Ancient Texts Say

The Siddha Gunapadam lists Keezhanelli under its hepatic herbs, prescribing it specifically for kamala (jaundice), pittam (liver and biliary conditions), and urinary disorders. The Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthana) references Phyllanthus species as hepatoprotective herbs. The Ashtanga Hridayam includes it in formulations for liver disease and urinary calculi. Classical Siddha texts including Agasthiyar Vaidyam 600 prescribe decoctions of Keezhanelli for jaundice, viral hepatitis, and for promoting the dissolution and passage of urinary stones.

What Modern Research Shows

Phyllanthus niruri is one of the most extensively studied herbal hepatoprotectives in modern pharmacological literature. A landmark study published in The Lancet (1988) by Thyagarajan et al. found that Phyllanthus niruri significantly reduced hepatitis B surface antigen in carriers — a finding that generated decades of follow-up research. A systematic review in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2011) summarised evidence for its antiviral, hepatoprotective, antilithiasic (anti-stone), and antispasmodic properties. Research published in Urological Research demonstrated inhibition of calcium oxalate crystal growth — a direct mechanism for its traditional use in kidney stone dissolution. A study in Phytomedicine confirmed significant hepatoprotective effects comparable to silymarin (the active compound in milk thistle) in liver injury models.

Key Benefits

• Liver wellness: One of the most cherished herbs in traditional Tamil Siddha and Ayurvedic tradition for supporting liver wellness as part of a balanced lifestyle
• Kidney comfort & “Stone Breaker” heritage: Known across cultures by the name “Chanca Piedra” (Spanish for “stone breaker”) — a name carried for centuries reflecting its cherished place in traditional preparations for kidney and urinary tract comfort
• Gallbladder & digestive comfort: Traditionally valued in Tamil heritage for supporting healthy bile flow, digestive comfort, and overall fat-digestion wellness
• Cross-cultural heritage credential: A rare herb cherished simultaneously in Tamil Siddha medicine, classical Ayurveda, and traditional Amazonian wellness — one of the few herbs recognized across three continents of heritage practice
• Naturally rich in plant compounds: Phyllanthus niruri is naturally rich in lignans (phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin), flavonoids, and tannins — plant compounds widely studied in modern phytochemistry research
• Urinary tract comfort: Traditionally cherished for its naturally cooling character and support of urinary tract comfort
• Metabolic wellness: Long valued in traditional preparations as part of a balanced lifestyle for metabolic wellness and overall vitality
• Bhumi Amla — “Earth Gooseberry”: The Sanskrit name literally means “Amla of the earth,” reflecting the small Amla-like fruits that grow at the base of this remarkable heritage herb

How to Use

Mix one teaspoon in a glass of water and drink once or twice daily, preferably before meals. Can be taken with warm water and honey. For liver support, traditionally taken in the morning on an empty stomach. For kidney stone support, increase water intake throughout the day alongside use.

Quality & Sourcing

Whole herb sourced from the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Cleaned, sun-dried, and milled in small batches at our GMP-certified, ISO 22000 and FSSAI-licensed facility in Pollachi. No additives, fillers, or preservatives.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use.

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