Herb guide › Indian Coleus (Forskolin)

Indian Coleus (Forskolin)

Root of plant used for cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Traditionally used for

Obesity / high blood pressure

Potential benefits

Supports fat metabolism, lowers blood pressure, glaucoma aid.

Origin

India

How it is traditionally prepared

No standardized tea dosage recommended. For database purposes, list as practitioner-guided rather than giving a DIY medicinal dose.Benefits on capsule 125–250 mg extract standardized to 10% forskolin/day.

Cautions and who should avoid it

Not recommended as a casual tea ingredient. Forskolin may lower blood pressure, cause loose stools, and interact with anticoagulants and cardiovascular medications; concentrated extracts may affect drug metabolism. (PubMed Central (PMC)), Avoid in hypotension, pregnancy, or ulcers.

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