Forskolin
Overview
Forskolin is a type of Labdane Diterpene.
Health Benefits of Forskolin
Cardiovascular System
Forskolin may alleviate the Heart Pain associated with Angina. [1]
Forskolin may improve Blood Circulation. [2]
Forskolin may increase the contractive force of Cardiac Muscle.
Forskolin may increase Heart stroke volume (by up to 70%) in (congestive) Cardiomyopathy patients. [3]
Forskolin may be an effective treatment for many types of Cardiovascular Diseases.
Forskolin may be an effective treatment for Congestive Heart Failure (due to its ability to improve Blood Circulation). [4]
Forskolin may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients. [5]
Forskolin may lower (both systolic and diastolic) Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients by causing . [6]
Forskolin may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart. [7]
Digestive System
Forskolin may alleviate Colic.
Forskolin may stimulate the release of Hydrochloric Acid within the Stomach.
Excretory System
Forskolin may alleviate Urination - Painful (Dysuria).
Eyes/Vision
Forskolin (applied topically as eyedrops) may be of assistance to Glaucoma patients (it lowers intraocular pressure in Glaucoma patients - this effect occurs as a result of Forskolin stimulating the Adenyl Cyclase enzyme). [8]
Hair
Forskolin may help to prevent Hair Loss and may stimulate Hair growth. [9]
Immune System
Forskolin may activate Lymphocytes and Macrophages.
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