Evaluation of Coleus forskohlii Genotypes for Bio Chemical Characters

Transdermal delivery of forskolin from emulsions differing in droplet size

“…cAMP is an important signal carrier necessary for the proper biological response of cells to hormones and other extracellular signals [1,2]. Because of its properties forskolin has been used in the treatment of allergies, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis and as a potential agent in the treatment of certain types of cancer [2][3][4]. Moreover, pure forskolin or the C. forskohlii extract are applied in anticellulite cosmetic products, for stimulating lipolysis and haematic flow at microvascular level [3].…”

Nutritive Value of Different Parts of Five Types of Solenostemon Scutellarioides (L.) Codd. From Lamiaceae Family

“…Lamiaceae has occupied an important position in the socio-cultural, spiritual, medicinal aspects of rural and tribal peoples of India with their various medicinal properties (Sankar et al, 1994;Singh and Majumdar, 1997;Umadevi and Ganasoundari, 1999;Prakash and Gupta, 2000;Mediratta et al, 2002). The fat, ash, moisture, carbohydrate, protein content and nutritive value of Lamiaceae members are also described by some workers (Edeoga et al, 2006;Kavitha et al, 2009 1987;Petersen, 1991;Petersen and Simmonds, 2003;Bauer et al, 2004). It is a folkloric medicinal plant used to treat malarial fever, hepatopathy, renal and vesicle calculi, cough, chronic asthma, hiccough, bronchitis, helminthiasis, colic, convulsions, diarrhoea, epilepsy, arthritic inflammations (Kirtikar and Basu, 1975;Warrier et al, 1995).…”

A sensitive and specific HPLC–MS/MS analysis and preliminary pharmacokinetic characterization of isoforskolin in beagle dogs

“…1) and forskolin, are the main bioactive constituents of C. forskohlii. Forskolin is one of the most extensive studied constituents of C. forskohlii for its multifaceted pharmacological effects [1,2]. However, forskolin has not been isolated from the plant in China.…”