Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Coleus Forskohlii

Srikrishna Lingadahalli Puttachar, Teja Moreshwar Godkar, Vinisha Mascarenhas, Desiree Delicia Fernandes, Aliya Mohammad Sayed, Shawna Correia, Sahil Naik, Sakshi Murlidhar Naik, Thomas George, Savitha B Pillai, Sebastian Thomas

Abstract: C forskolin is an important medicinal plant native to India. The herbaceous species grows in subtropical warm climates of India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. In India it grows in the Himalayan Region, extending from Shimla to Kumaon and Garhwal hills at an altitude ranging from 600 to 2300mts. Currently it has been cultivated in some parts of south and central India. It is the member of a mint family and described in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. The plant has very high medicinal value. In Uttarakhand the plant has been reported to be used by Bhotias of the district Pithoragarh for the treatments of ailments like psoriasis, eczema, and cardiac diseases.

Keywords: Nutraceutical Coleus, Forskolin, diterpenoid, eye drops, cardio coleus, Anti Diabetic

How to Cite?: Srikrishna Lingadahalli Puttachar, Teja Moreshwar Godkar, Vinisha Mascarenhas, Desiree Delicia Fernandes, Aliya Mohammad Sayed, Shawna Correia, Sahil Naik, Sakshi Murlidhar Naik, Thomas George, Savitha B Pillai, Sebastian Thomas, "Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Coleus Forskohlii", Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1234-1242, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24512141340, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24512141340