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Coleus forskohlii (POIR.) BRIQ. |
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Botanical Name |
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Coleus forskohlii (POIR.) BRIQ. |
English
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Coleus |
Synonym(s) |
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Coleus barbatus (Andr.) Benth., Coleus vettiveroides Jacob, Plectranthus comosus Sims, Plectranthus forskohlii auct., Plectranthus forskohlii Willd. |
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Lamiaceae |
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General Info
Description |
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An aromatic perennial, with tuber-like roots and an erect stem reaching 60 cm. |
Herb Effects |
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Stimulates the central nervous system and adenyl cyclase activity, hypothermic, alleviates spasms and dilates bronchial tubes (root). |
Chemistry
Active Ingredients |
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Forskolin, cleosol, barbatusin, coleol, coleonone, coleforsine and crocetindialdehyde (diterpenoids of root; forskolin is major one). |
Chemistry
of Active Ingredients |
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IUPAC Name |
Formula |
Structure |
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Forskolin |
72569-68-7 |
Not Available |
C22H34O7 |
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Pharmacology
Medicinal Use |
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Stomach problems (leaf) and as a tonic (root). The whole plant is used to treat dyspepsia, indigestion, dysentery, vomiting, thirst fever, dermatitis, psoriasis, ulcer bleeding diseases, obesity, asthma and pediatric disorders like diarrhoea, thirst, vomiting and fever. |
Contraindication |
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Caution should be exercised when combining this herb with blood-pressure medications and "blood thinners." |
Reference |
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Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
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