Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent
- Quality (Guna)
- Light, dry
- Potency (Virya)
- Heating
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent
- Dosha Effect
- Dos.aHIIHFW93.ï
- Key Constituents
- Essential oil Diterpenes Forskolin (prev. coleonol) (Bone 1996)
- Dhatu
- Plasma, blood
- Srotas
- Respiratory, circulatory
Ayurvedic Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rasa (taste) | Pungent |
| Vīrya (energy) | Heating |
| Vipāka (post-digestive) | Pungent |
| Guṇa (quality) | Light, dry |
| Doṣa effect | Dos.aHIIHFW93.ï |
| Dhātu (tissue) | Plasma, blood |
| Srotas (channel) | Respiratory, circulatory |
Therapeutic Actions
- Caks• us• ya: Benefits the eyes Kāsaśvāsahara Alleviates coughing and benefits breathing
- Kus• t• haghna: Alleviates skin diseases
- Hr• daya: Heart tonic
- Biomedical: Ophthalmic, antiallergenic, bronchodilator, hypotensive, cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) enzyme activator, alterative
Safety & Contraindications
Contraindications: Hypotension
Safety: No drug–herb interactions are known. Caution when used with other medication as it may potentiate its effects, and in patients with peptic ulcers (Bone 2003).
Dosage & Combinations
Dosage: 5–10g per day, 3–15ml of a 1:3 @ 25% tincture or 250–750mg three times per day of a 10:1 forskolin extract.
Combinations:
- Amalaki, triphala, punarnava, sevanti for glaucoma.
- Amalaki, punarnava, arjuna for heart conditions.
- Anthrapachaka, vasa, pippali, ephedra for lung conditions.
- Guggulu and bola in thyroid underactivity.
Karpooravalli
Sanskrit synonyms: Parnayavani.
Latin name: Coleus amboinicus Lour. (Indian borage / Mexican mint)
Source: Sahasra Yoga, Drug Index (Synonyms and Latin Names)
How to Use Coleus by Condition
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Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.