Coleus barbatus
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| Species: | P. barbatus
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Coleus barbatus | |
Plectranthus barbatus, or more commonly known as Coleus forskohlii and Indian Coleus (Kikuyu: Maigoya), is a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species. It is interesting from a scientific and medicinal standpoint because it produces forskolin. In Kenya it is also referred to as Kikuyu toilet paper, as in rural areas its leaves are used as such.
Medicinal Use
In Ayurvedic medicine Coleus species have been used to treat heart disease, convulsions, spasmodic pain and painful urination.[1]
Note: Plectranthus forskalaei Vahl is a junior synonym of Plectranthus madagascariensis.
External links
- PLANTS Database image
- Plectranthus barbatus commonly called bbkkau
- Research on suntanning effect of forskolin
References
- ^ Dubey MP, Srimal RC, Nityanand S et al. (1981). "Pharmacological studies on coleonol, a hypotensive diterpene from Coleus forskohlii." J Ethnopharmacol. 3:1-13.
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