Coleus Forskohlii, a herb for a healthy well being

    Coleus Forskohlii (Indian Sheath) is a herb growing in India that has been used for centuries for the treatment of hypertension and the symptoms of asthma. The active ingredient of the herb is named forskolin and there are several studies that indicate its ability to increase certain metabolic processes in the body.

  The basic mechanism of action of forskolin is the increase of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (AMP) in cells through the stimulation of the enzyme adenylate cyclase (cAMP). The cAMP enzyme acts as an important cellular messenger which binds to receptors of hormones and activates certain biological processes. It has many positive effects and benefits for the body and helps in the treatment of many symptoms and conditions.

Asthma and Allergies
It acts as a bronchodilator. Relaxes the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract, reducing the narrowed airways causing difficulty in breathing. As a treatment for allergies, forskolin inhibits the release of histamine that causes allergic reactions.

Hypertension
It relaxes the arteries and increases the contraction of the heart muscle, reducing blood pressure.

Slimming
It helps building muscle mass and promotes fat loss from the body, while also reduces the feeling of fatigue or hunger. It also increases metabolism in obese people who have low production of cAMP.

Ηypothyroidism
It helps in the production of thyroid hormones, bringing the thyroid hormones levels to normal range and preventing deficiency which leads to hypothyroidism.

Ηypothyroidism
By increasing cAMP, there is an increase in catecholamine levels and function of neurotransmitters, thereby alleviating depression by increasing serotonin.

Immune system
Activates lymphocytes and macrophages, boost the natural defense of the organism against diseases and infections.

  Coleus Forskohlii should not be used by people taking anticoagulants, diuretics, drugs for asthma, hypertension, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. You can find Forskolin here.

Bibliography

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4663611/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23666454
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20186655