Indian Coleus | Medicinal Plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Studies have been conducted on blood pressure, eyes, and body composition, but the evidence is limited. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Indian Coleus
Latin name
Coleus Preschool
Common names
Indian Coleus
foreign names
Coleus Preschool
The group
Lamiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India and Nepal
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Lamiaceae family, the scientific name Coleus forskohlii is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root
chemical components
Forskolin
Properties and medical uses
Studies have been conducted on blood pressure, eyes, and body composition, but the evidence is limited.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may lower blood pressure, increase bleeding, and interfere with heart medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India and Nepal
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Coleus forskohlii are taken into account, with botanically documented propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
India and Nepal.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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