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| Common Names : Forskolin, Indian Coleus, False Boldo |
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| Medicinal Uses:losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting cancer, and immune system support. |
| Parts Used: root |
| Constituents:forskolin |
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Coleus forskohlii is grown along mountain slopes in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Coleus forskohii has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
The active photochemical in Coleus forskohlii, forskolin, was discovered in 1974 and has been the subject of many laboratory studies. This compound has a vast array of effects on the body, working primarily on an enzymatic level, raising the level of cyclic AMP (adenosine 3.5 - monophosphate) a substance that activates all sorts of other cellular enzymes, and helps to dilate the walls of arteries. Coleus forskolin helps in the relaxation of smooth muscles and increases blood flow, both important actions in a healthy sexual response. (1)
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Preparation Methods :The whole root contains only a minute amount of forskolin and may not provide a therapeutic response. Look for a product containing 18 percent forskolin, a typical dose is 50 milligrams two or three times a day. A standardized supplement should also contain various helper phytochemicals that improve forskolin's performance and absorption.
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 Buy Bulk Organic Coleus Forskohlii
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| Do not use if you have hypo-tension, (low blood pressure), because coleus may reduce blood pressure even more. May also strengthen the action of prescription drugs used to treat asthma and high blood pressure. |
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- Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)
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