Makandi

Description :
Forskolin also called Coleonol is a labdane diterpene that is produced by the Indian Coleus plant (Coleus forskohlii). Coleus forskohlii, a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, is indigenous to Ayurvedic Medicine and is a perennial herb with fleshy, fibrous roots that grows wild in the warm subtropical temperate areas in India, Burma and Thailand. Plant height is approximately 1-2 feet and its striking leaves are tear drop shaped, shimmering green framing a bright purple center; leaf color varies depending on the amount of shade.

Details:
Latin Name: Coleus Forskohlii
English Name: Makandi
Sanskrit / Ayurveda name: Makandi
Hindi Name: Karpuravali,Pattharchoor,pattharchur
Sanskrit Name :Pashan Bhedi
Kannada Name :Makandiberu
English Name :Coleus
Gujarati Name :Garmalu
Marathi Name :Maimnul
Tamil Name :Marundhu Koorgan
German Name :Harfensträucher

Medicinal Uses :

• Coleus forskohlii has been traditionally used to treat high blood pressure.
• The coleus is the traditional herbal remedy for treating a range of disorders affecting the digestive system.
• An herbal remedy made from the coleus is employed in boosting impaired coronary blood flow as well as in treating congestive heart failure.
• It is also used for asthma, intestinal colic, uterine cramps as well as painful urination. It is found to be effective in skin conditions as eczema and psoriasis.