The name of the herb:
PHYLLANTUS URINARIA (Stone Breaker)
Gets its name from the primary function it carries out which is to break down/eliminate kidney stones.
(Its more suitable for human consumption than animal) because of it's high and powerful content of various chemical compounds.
In humans, it treats jaundice,
reduces high blood sugar level,
asthma,
kidney and liver problems,
Also detoxifies the body and handles hepatitis B,
Helps in weight loss and breaks down kidney stones, (Never to be used by pregnant and breast feeding mothers).
However in poultry;
This herb is very effective in the
Curing of CRD,
Facilitates better shedding of intestinal walls,
Reduces the risk of aspergilloses and other intestinal infections and complications, also
Corrects problem of indigestion,
A powerful dewormer, it also
Handles coccidiosis and fowl typhoid,
Largely attacks and eradicates a broad spectrum of bacterial and fungal infections.
(its other wise called the stomach and intestine herb).
NUTRITIONAL QUALITIES
This herb is rich in Protein, lipid, ash, Fibre, carbohydrate, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, copper and chromium in appreciable amounts with Calcium present in the highest concentration
MODE OF PREPARATION
After gathering the herb, Air dry same for a minimum of two days, then boil in hot water to extract its juice (without covering the pot through out the boiling process), The lesser the volume of water used in boiling, the higher the concentration.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The extract should be given by mixing 40ml to 1litre of water for five days, and the medication should be taken orally.
The extract gotten from this herb should be used only when birds are sick and not as a preventive medication so as not to cause excessive weight loss.
It should never be used on layers.