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Coleus forskohlii
- Family : Laminaceae
- Common Name : Coleus, Mainmul, Karpuravali
- Parts Used : Roots
Distribution : Coleus forskohlii grows wild on sun-exposed arid and semi-arid hill slopes of the Himalayas in Uttar Pradesh . It is also found in Sikkim and Bhutan, Deccan Plateau, Eastern Ghats, Eastern Plateau and rainshadow regions of the Western Ghats in India.
Introduction :
Organic Coleus forskohlii is an important traditional Ayurvedic herb that has been a part of Indian medicine for centuries. In the 1970s, researchers isolated a chemically active ingredient in the herb and called it forskolin. Coleus is part of the mint family of plants and has long been cultivated in, Thailand and parts of SE Asia as a spice and as a condiment for heart ailments and stomach cramps.
Plant Description :
Coleus forskohlii is a perennial herb with fleshy, fibrous roots that grows wild in the warm subtropical temperate areas in, Burma and Thailand. It is one of the 150 coleus species, which are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants, because of their colorful foliage.
Benefits and Uses :
- Coleus is found to be effective in skin conditions as eczema and psoriasis.
- Studies have indicated the use of coleus for asthma, intestinal colic, uterine cramps, as well as painful urination.
- Coleus powder is used as a condiment in various food preparations.
- Ophthalmic preparation of forskolin to the eyes lowers eye pressure thus reducing the risk of Glaucoma.
- Forskolin has been shown to be safe and effective and has a great amount of potential as a sports supplement.
- Coleus Forskolin can reduce blood pressure and improve heart function in people with cardiomyopathy. It helps in relaxation of the arteries and other smooth muscles.
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