Coleus forskohlii
Common name
forskolin
ID
HD0128
Scientific name of the plant
Plectranthus barbatus
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Weight Control
Summary
Coleus barbatus, also known by the synonyms Plectranthus barbatus and incorrectly Coleus forskalaei (and other spellings of this epithet), is a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species. It produces forskolin, an extract useful for pharmaceutical preparations and research in cell biology.
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Coleus forskohlii
Common name
forskolin
ID
HD0128
Scientific name of the plant
Plectranthus barbatus
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Weight Control
Summary
Coleus barbatus, also known by the synonyms Plectranthus barbatus and incorrectly Coleus forskalaei (and other spellings of this epithet), is a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species. It produces forskolin, an extract useful for pharmaceutical preparations and research in cell biology.
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A