It is a climbing plant of the Rubiaceae family native to Peru. It grows in the virgin lands of the Peruvian jungle. The plant is used by the indigenous inhabitants as a medicine.
This plant helps reduce spasms, inflammation and fever, also increases urination, relieves pain, protects and detoxifies the liver and helps digestion.
Chancapiedra can also be consumed to reduce blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as to fight viruses and bacteria that affect the human body.
