Coleus

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Overview

Coleus is a plant used extensively in as an Herb.

 

Botanical Name

 Coleus forskohlii (also known as Coleus forskolii)

 Coleus is from the Mint (Labiatae) family.

 

Part Used

 Root

 

Health Benefits of Coleus

Mostl of the therapeutic benefits of Coleus are attributable to its Forskolin content (- refer to the topic for Forskolin).

 

 

Dosage Recommendations 

 The standard therapeutic dosage of Coleus (when standardized to contain 18% Forskolin) is 100 - 150 mg per day (= 18 - 27 mg Forskolin).

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