COLEUS FORSKOHLII EXTRACT

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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.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

  • 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.
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EXTRACT DETAILS

  • 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.

EXTRACT TYPES

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.

USES

  • 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.

APPLICATION

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