Coleus forskohlii - An Overview

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Coleus Forskohlii

• An Overview

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Coleus Forskohlii
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What is Coleus forskohlii ?

• Forskolin (Also known as Coleonol) is a natural
  chemical that exists in the roots of the plant
  Plectranthus Barbatus (Botanical name- Coleus
  Forskohlii). This is a power herb in Ayurveda
  treatment and since ancient times it has been
  used to treat various health ailments.
• Forskolin is a labdane diterpene and a research
  study of cell physiology explored that this
  natural chemical raises the intracellular level
  of cyclic AMP (cAMP) and also activates enzyme
  adenylyl cyclase, all these consequently
  re-sensitize cell receptors.
• (cAMP) is a very crucial signal carrier which is
  required for the proper biological response of
  cells to hormones, it is required for other
  extracellular signals. It is also vital for the
  appropriate cell communication in the
  hypothalamus/pituitary gland axis that results in
  accurate feedback control of hormones. (cAMP)
  functions by activating cAMP sensitive pathways
  such as Epac and protein Kinase.
• Coleus forskohlii extract is derived from Coleus
  Forskohiliis root. Forskohlii has a potential
  biological use.

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Coleus Forskohlii Benefits

• When applied with rolipram, forskolin provides a
  path of inhibition of colon cancer cell growth as
  well as survival.
• It results in vasodilation i.e. widening the
  blood vessels and thus relaxes smooth muscle
  cells of the vessel walls.
• A clinical study has proved that this herb
  extract increases bone mass, lean mass as well as
  testosterone in overweight men.
• It leads to weight loss
• It controls the primary cause of glaucoma.
• Controls as well as diminish urinary tract
  infection, it increases the performance of
  antibiotics to kill bacteria.
• Forskolin is given intravenously to heal heart
  failure
• People suffering from asthma get relief by
  inhaling forskolin powder
• It also lowers asthma attach when taken in the
  form of capsules (Suggested by Journal of
• International Medical Research)
• It is a powerful medicine to lower high blood
  pressure.
• It controls chest pain

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Added Benefits

• Forskolin when taken by mouth is known to treat
  the following health ailments
• Advanced cancer
• Allergies
• Bladder infection
• Blood clots
• Insomnia
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Obesity
• Painful menstrual cycles
• Sexual problems in men
• Skin condition like psoriasis and eczema
• Urinary tract infection
• (Note No scientific information has proved that
  Coleus forskohlii extract is effective when taken
  by mouth)

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Conclusion

• Forskolin has been seen as safe and effective
  and has a great amount of potential as a sports
  supplement.
• As with most dietary ingredients, more human
  research is needed but the future looks bright
  for this compound. 

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