Quebra Pedra (Portuguese for stone breaker) appears to crop up in all traditions with similar climatic zones from: The Caribbean to The Azores, From Nepal to Peru, from China to Cuba.
This herb is a valuable addition to any kidney or liver cleanse combinations,

Traditional Usage: To expel stones, support kidney function, hepato-protective, and digestive, to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, mildly laxative, to expel worms and kill unfriendly bacteria.
Contra-Indications: Like many cleansing herbs Quebra Pedra should be avoided during pregnancy.
This makes a pleasing tea and is worth trying, together with other herbs and natural approaches. – I have a good success rare with this – John E Smith (herbalist) – author of ‘100 Herbs of Power’ – strategic press publications – New York