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Certification: | RoHS, BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP, Halal/Kosher/ISO9001 |
Assay Method: | HPLC-MS, GPC, HPLC, UV |
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Product Name | Coleus Forskohlii Extract |
Latin Name | Coleus forskohlii(Willd.)Briq. |
CAS NO | 66575-29-9 |
Specification | Forskolin 8% 10% 20% 98% |
Molecular Formula | C22H34O7 |
Test methed: | HPLC |
Appearance: | Yellow brown fine powder |
What is Coleus Forskohlii Extract?
Plectranthus barbatus, also known by the synonym Coleus forskohlii and vernacular names forskohlii and Indian coleus, is a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species. It produces forskolin, an extract useful for pharmaceutical preparations and research in cell biology.
What is Forskolin?
Forskolin is a herbal supplement which can be used as a natural remedy for treatment in cancer, obesity, glaucoma, allergies and asthma, heart failure, intestinal spasms, painful cramps during your period (dysmenorrhea), irritable bowel syndrome, urinary tract infection, high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), difficulty falling asleep (insomnia) and convulsions.
Small clinical studies indicate obesity reduction potential as well as asthma prevention.
Forskolin is available under the following different brand names: coleus forskohlii, colforsin, makandi, maohouqiaoruihua, and pashanabhedi.
Health Benefits of Coleus Forskohlii Extract.
1.Asthma
Two controlled trials, according to NYU Langone Medical Center, have found forskolin to be potentially beneficial for the treatment of asthma. The studies showed that forskolin works as a stabilizer for cells that release histamine. It also relaxed smooth muscle tissue.
2.Weight Loss
Coleus forskohlii also may aid weight loss. A concentrated forskolin extract has been shown to burn fat.
Eyedrops made of a concentrated forskolin may help with the treatment of glaucoma, according to NYU Langone Medical Center. In the cases where glaucoma caused increased intraocular pressure, forskolin successfully lowered the pressure.