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Forskolin
Clinical trialMechanism of Action
Adenylyl cyclase activation increasing intracellular cAMP; positive inotropic and chronotropic effects; vasodilation
Research Notes
Coleus forskohliiWestern
Forskolin increases cardiac contractility and heart rate through cAMP upregulation with clinical evidence in cardiomyopathy. Reduces blood pressure through vascular smooth muscle relaxation. Primary active diterpene in Coleus.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Labdane diterpene
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Forskolin
Labdane diterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties
Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
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