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A Comprehensive Review : Coleus Forskohlii

Published:09 Feb 2013
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Dr.Kaushal Kamini1*, Shinde Ashashri2, Gahunge Pankaj3, Nagar Lalit4

1 Prof.Govt.Rishikul Ayurved College, Haridwar

2 P.G (scholar) dept. Of dravyguna, Nationa linstitute of ayurveda, amer road jaipur

3 P.G (scholar) dept. Of maulik siddhanta, National institute of ayurveda, amer road jaipur

4 P.G (scholar) dept. Of dravyguna, National institute of ayurveda, amer road jaipur

Corresponding Author:Dr.Kaushal Kamini

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Coleus forskohlii is an important indigenous medicinal plant in India. It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for curing various disorders and this is the only source of the diterpenoid forskolin. Forskolin has a unique property of activating almost all hormone sensitive adenylate cyclase enzymes in a biological system & is used for the treatment of eczema, asthma, psoriasis, cardiovascular disorders and hypertension, where decreased intracellular cAMP level is believed to be a major factor in the development of disease process. This review article has through light on a comprehensive account of the morphology, distribution, medicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities and biotechnological approaches for forskolin production.

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Kamini, D., Ashashri, S., Pankaj, G., & Lalit, N. (2013). A Comprehensive Review : Coleus Forskohlii. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v3i1.10

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