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Information about the herb Coleus Forskohlii
Coleus forskohlii, also known as Makandi is part of the Lamiaceae plant family. Coleus is a perennial plant which grows on the Indian plains and the lower Himalayas.
Botanical Name: Coleus forskohlii
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labatiae)
Common name: Makandi (Sanskrit)
History: It is also been grown as an ornamental and root is used as a spice
Tradition: It has been used in India as an Ayurvedic herb
Plant Constituents of Coleus Forksohlii
Contains:
- essential oil
- Diterpenes
- labdane diterpene forskolin (also known as coleonol)
Action:
- anti-glaucoma
- anti-platelet
- bronchospasmolyltic [aids with spasms of the bronchials]
- cardiotonic [tonic to the heart]
- hypotensive [lowers blood pressure]
Medicinal Parts Used: Root
Coleus forskohlii is used for:
Blood Conditions
- anti-platelet action, combined with Ginger and Turmeric
Cardiovascular Conditions
- cerebrovascular disease (vasodilation), combined with Ginkgo biloba
- congestive heart failure, combined with Craetagus, Astragalus, Panax Ginseng and/or Convallaria
- hypertension (high blood pressure), combined with Craetagus
- ischemic heart disease, combined with Craetagus and/or Salvia miltiorrhiza
- thrombosis
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- digestive insufficiency
- stimulates upper digestive function, combined with Gentian
Glandular Conditions
- hypothyroidism
Eye Conditions
- glaucoma (internally and externally)
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- asthma
- chronic obstructive airway disease (bronchodilation)
Reproductive Conditions
- poor fertility
Skin Conditions
- psoriasis
Other
- weight loss
Dosage:
- 6-12g/day dried root
- 6-12mL/day 1:1 fluid extract
- Eye bath 4-8 drops 1:1 extract
Caution:
- Can potentate many drugs, so should be used cautiously in patients taking prescribed medication
- Contraindicated in hypotension (low blood pressure)
Global Herbal Supplies has Coleus Forskohlii available in the following forms
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