About Coleus forskohlii

ForsLean® is a patented and clinically studied Coleus Forskohlii extract. Coleus forskohlii is considered to be the wild ancestor of all the tuber varieties, known as Kaffir Potatoes. It has several ethnomedicinal uses, which have been transmitted by word of mouth from generation to generation. Interestingly, the roots of the plant have a long history of food use in India in the form of pickle/condiment.

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Coleus forskohlii is a plant native to subtropical and warm temperate habitats and a member of the mint family. The plant has been used since ancient times as a medicinal herb in India, which is also believed to be the place of its origin.

Coleus forskohlii is considered to be the wild ancestor of all the tuber varieties, known as Kaffir Potatoes. It has several ethnomedicinal uses, which have been transmitted by word of mouth from generation to generation. Interestingly, the roots of the plant have a long history of food use in India in the form of pickle/condiment.

The herb has received a lot of attention over the past 40 years from medical researchers, as it is the only known plant source of forskolin, a bioactive compound with diverse health benefits.

The Sami-Sabinsa group pioneered the natural extracts of Coleus forskohlii, for use in nutritional and cosmetic applications, in the early 1990s. And the outcome was ForsLean®, an award winning natural ingredient, forskolin-enriched extracts from the roots.

Overview
Coleus forskohlii is a plant native to subtropical and warm temperate habitats and a member of the mint family.
Research
Clinical research has explored the role of forskolin in supporting healthy body composition, including the maintenance of lean body mass, as part of a balanced diet and active lifestyle.
IP Rights
ForsLean® is backed by granted patents related to its preparation and composition, reflecting its role in supporting healthy body composition and metabolic balance when used as part of an overall wellness routine.
Achievements
ForsLean® has been conferred with coveted awards like “The Nutracon Best Product Award” and “Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award” as a recognition for the most revolutionary product innovations and important scientific breakthroughs.
About Sami-Sabinsa Group
Present operations have grown to employ 1000 people worldwide in eight manufacturing, R&D and distribution facilities.