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Coleus forskohlii

Principal Proposed Uses

Allergic Condition; Asthma; Eczema; Allergies; Muscle Contraction; Asthma; Menstrual Cramps; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Spastic Colon); Bladder Pain; Hypertension; Glaucoma

Other Proposed Uses
Psoriasis

digestive remedy for flatulence, bloating, and abdominal discomfort and as an aid against vaginal and urinary infections. Coleus's principal constituent, the diterpene forskolin, first isolated in the 1970s, is a cardiotonic and an inhibitor of platelet aggregation. Forskolin is used for circulatory problems like heart failure and high blood pressure and for respiratory problems such as bronchial asthma. Coleus has also been shown to relieve pressure within the eye, a major symptom of glaucoma.

Traditional uses Coleus is a traditional herb in India for a wide range of digestive problems. Coleus is given to relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort.

- Circulatory remedy An important heart and circulatory tonic, coleus is used to treat congestive heart failure and poor coronary blood flow. Coleus also improves circulation of blood to the brain.
- Respiratory problems Its antispasmodic action makes coleus valuable for respiratory complaints, including asthma and bronchitis.
- Glaucoma Coleus is used topically in treatments to relieve glaucoma (excess pressure within the eye, which, if untreated, can result in loss of vision).
- Potential use Judging by the therapeutic effects of the constituent forskolin, coleus may be of use in combination with other herbs, such as hawthorn, in helping to reduce high blood pressure.

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Interactions You Should Know About

If you are taking blood pressure medications such as beta-blockers, clonidine, or hydralazine, or blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin (warfarin), heparin,Plavix (clopidogrel), Ticlid (ticlopidine), or Trental (pentoxifylline),Coleus forskohlii should only be used under the supervision of a physician.

Research into the herb as a whole has not been researched.