COLEUS FORSKOHLII EXTRACT

SUMMARY

Coleus Forskohlii extract is manufactured from the dried roots of plant Plactranthus Barbatus, also known as Coleus Forskohlii.
Coleus Forskohlii plant is a tropical perennial plant of species Coleus and family laminacea.
It is native of Southern Asia and now widely cultivated in western Tamil Nadu, India, to meet the world demand.
Since ancient times coleus roots are used in food and folk medicine for many health benefits besides a natural remedy for fat reduction.

The active ingredient in Coleus Forskohlii root is Forskolin, which is believed to be a magic ingredient in herbal Industry.
Structure of an Forskolin is as shown in figure-I.
Forskolin is a labdane diterpene.

Dry roots are used for extraction of coleus extract.
Coleus Forskohlii extract is extracted using solvents.
Coleus Forskohlii extract is standardized for the active ingredient Forskolin, by HPLC.

We manufacture and supply Coleus Forskohlii extract in four different specifications

Coleus Forskohlii Extract -95%-97%
White powder, soluble in alcohol and insoluble in water, with bulk density 0.5-0.9 g/ml.
Coleus Forskohlii Extract-10%
Pale brown to brown powder, partly soluble in water and alcohol, with bulk density 0.5-0.8 g/ml.
Coleus Forskohlii Extract-20%
Pale brown to brown powder, partly soluble in water and alcohol, with bulk density 0.5-0.8g/ml.
Coleus Forskohlii Extract-40%
Pale brown to brown powder, soluble in alcohol and insoluble in water, with bulk Density 0.5-0.8 g/ml.

Forskolin is mainly used for weight loss.
It accelerates the breakdown of existing fat storage and promoting healthy cardio vascular function, lower elevated blood pressure.
It increases the amount of cyclic–AMP (Adenosine Mono Phosphate) in cells by activation enzyme called adenylatecyclase.
One of the over looked benefits of Forskolin includes its stimulation of digestive enzymes.

Coleus Forskohlii extract is used in Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Beverages and Cosmaceutical industry.