Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Coleus forskohlii root (commonly referred to as forskohlii) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where it was used for a variety of ailments, including respiratory conditions. Traditional practitioners believed that forskohlii helped manage asthma and bronchitis symptoms by promoting easier breathing and relaxing the airways. The active compound, forskolin, was later identified and shown to increase levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP) in cells, a mechanism linked to relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle.

While there is some preliminary scientific evidence—mostly from animal studies and small human trials—suggesting that forskolin can have a bronchodilator effect, robust, high-quality clinical trials in humans are limited. Some early research has shown that inhaled or oral forskolin may improve lung function in asthmatic patients, but results are not conclusive and have not led to widespread clinical adoption. Most modern use of forskohlii for bronchial support is still grounded in its traditional Ayurvedic applications, rather than firmly established scientific consensus.

In summary, forskohlii root’s reputation for supporting the bronchial system is primarily traditional, with limited scientific validation. The current evidence is not strong enough to recommend it as a first-line treatment for bronchial or respiratory issues.

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