Coleus Forskohlii Extract
Product Name: Coleus Forskohlii Extract
Botanical Source: Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq.
Part Used: Root
Specification: Forskolin 10%, 20%;
Introduction
The herb Coleus forskohlii has a long-standing important role in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India. The chemical component forskolin appears responsible for the health benefits of this plant, according to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Forskolin may be helpful for weight management.
Forskolin (coleus forskohlii) is a naturally-occurring chemical compound whose highly-regarded association with being a potential weight loss catalyst and muscle building accelerator has exploded with popularity.
Natural, pure forskolin is an exotically-acclaimed extract and multipurpose aromatic herbal ingredient (bioactive labdane diterpene) derived from the roots of the Plectranthus Barbatus/Lamiaceae plant. It is and has been an important cultural and medicinal plant throughout the world, especially in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for many years expressing beneficial anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties along with diverse pharmacological benefits.
Forskolin's deeply-rooted origins come from the mint family and is commonly found in eastern hemisphere locations; Thailand, India and Burma as well as Brazil and parts of Africa. The storied indigenous history of the Indian coleus perennial plant species (makandi/coleonol) has long been linked as an ancient herbal tonic medicine to help treat varying:
1 gastrointestinal / digestive disorders
2 cardiovascular / circulation conditions
3 respiratory disorders / cough
4 central nervous systems
5 skin problems / infections / boils / eczema
6 body stiffness & rheumatism
Forskolin is widely-known as a natural activator, controller and regulator of adenylate cyclase (an enzyme related to multiple beneficial lipid metabolism and glycogen functions) which is an important enzyme that stimulates production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Cyclic-AMP is closely tied with adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which has been shown to:
- Reducing inflammation
- Reducing blood pressure
- Anti-glaucoma
- Positive inotropic action in the heart
- Preventing platelet aggregation
- Bronchodilation lung health
But the biggest and most desirable benefit seems to stem from activating cellular adenylate cyclase which has an inherent ability to stimulate hormones which activate desired fat burning mechanisms within the body.
Coleus forskohlii extract helping weight loss
Coleus forskohlii extract stimulates the production of a molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP). In our body, cyclic AMP helps our cells talk to each other. When an increase or decrease in cAMP is detected, it acts as a signal that causes the body to do something.
One of the things that cAMP does is tell our cells to increase in an enzyme called hormone sensitive lipase-which burns fat. cAMP might also seems to stimulate the release of thyroid hormone which also helps burn fat and calories.
Forskolin mainly works by activating an enzyme called adenylate cyclase, according to NaturoDoc. This increases cell levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate, an important cell-regulating compound. Some health problems are associated with low levels of this chemical compound, including angina, asthma, high blood pressure, eczema, psoriasis and obesity. Laboratory studies show forskolin stimulates the breakdown of fats in fat cells, as noted by NaturoDoc, a process known as lipolysis.
Benefit
Weight Loss;
Treat heart and lung diseases, intestinal spasms, insomnia, and convulsions;
Activate the enzyme adenylate cyclase, responsible for executing a number of important hormonal processes;
Stimulate blood flow, relieve eye fatigue;
Improve myocardial relax arteries, lowering blood pressure and enhance sexual desire.
Usage
Forskolin is available in tablets and liquid form in a variety of dosages, as noted by Ray Sahelian, a physician who specializes in natural supplements. The most common supplement dosages include 50 mg Coleus forskohlii standardized for 18 percent forskolin, and 125 mg Coleus forskohlii standardized for 10 percent forskolin. Sahelian explains that research is insufficient for determining dosages for specific health conditions.
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