Formula CBR™

Formula CBR™ is a combination of chanca piedra and fifteen high-quality herbs. It has been formulated to support the gallbladder and kidneys.

Chanca piedra means “stone breaker” or ‘shatter stone.” It was named for its effective use by generations of Indigenous peoples of the Amazon to promote the elimination of kidney stones and gallstones. Since the mid-1960s, chanca piedra has been the subject of extensive phytochemical research aimed at identifying active constituents and assessing pharmacological activities. Many of the “active” constituents are attributed to biologically active lignans, glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, ellagitannins, and phenylpropanoids found in the leaves, stem, and root of the plant.

The roots and leaves of dandelion have been used for hundreds of years to support liver, gallbladder, and kidney function. The primary constituents responsible for dandelion’s action on the digestive system and liver are the bitter principles, which increase bile production in the gallbladder and bile from the liver.

Buckthorn bark has been used as a laxative in northern and central Europe for centuries. This herb is rich in anthraquinone glycosides, which promote a laxative effect by inducing increased muscular contraction (peristalsis) in the large intestine. Additionally, it increases water movement from colonic cells into the feces, resulting in soft, easy-to-pass stools.

Queen of Meadow is known for its effects on the kidneys and urinary system. The root supports healthy urine elimination and promotes a healthy digestive system.

Northern California Indians introduced cascara sagrada, which they called sacred bark. The bark is rich in hydroxyanthraquinone glycosides, known as cascarosides. Resins, tannins, and lipids make up the bulk of the other ingredients. Cascarosides are responsible for laxative effects by inducing increased muscular contraction in the large intestine, resulting in bowel movements.

Barberry is used for various types of conditions. Berberine, an alkaloid, receives the most research and the widest acclaim as the active component of barberry. This herb is thought to promote bile secretion and flow.

Numerous Native Americans used the leaves and berries of uva ursi. The glycoside arbutin is the main active constituent in this herb and comprises up to 10% of the plant by weight. Hydroquinone, derived from arbutin and methylarbutin, is a powerful agent thought to be responsible for uva ursi’s ability to promote urinary tract health.

Hydrangea contains several agents, including hydrangin, a naturally occurring phytochemical found in the plant and responsible for promoting urinary system health. The most common use of this herb is for its diuretic properties, which increase urine flow. This promotes the removal of impurities from the system by reducing the risk of serious complications in the urinary tract.

This supplement also contains parsley leaves. Two major active ingredients in parsley are apiol and myristicin, which promote diuretic activity and support uterine health.

Lobelia promotes antispasmodic effects (relieves spasms throughout the body), including in the intestines and ureters (passages from the kidneys to the bladder). The alkaloid lobeline is responsible for most of lobelia’s actions.

Marshmallow root has several applications, but one of the most important is its use as a digestive aid. Herbal literature also reports that the root may act as a diuretic. Other research suggests that the soothing effect of this herb may relieve internal irritation in the urinary tract.

Cramp bark has a variety of traditional uses and is considered a kidney stimulant that may support urinary conditions associated with pain or spasms. It is used to promote increased urine flow.

Fennel seeds are primarily used in herbal medicine. The major constituent, anethol, a terpenoid, is found in the volatile oil. Anethol and other terpenoids promote the inhibition of spasms in smooth muscles. Fennel is also thought to have diuretic and choleretic effects (i.e., increased bile production) among other actions.

Horsetail is considered an important agent to promote kidney and bladder health. It is rich in silicic acid and silicates, potassium, and manganese, as well as fifteen different types of flavonoids. The presence of these flavonoids, as well as saponins, is believed to promote the diuretic effect.

Wild Yam has several applications in natural health therapies. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wild yam is used for urinary tract conditions, including renal and electrolyte balance.