Request for Information: Makandi/Karpushvali (Coleus forskholii)

I am attempting to obtain references in authoritative Ayurvedic texts

(ancient or contemporary) to the herb known botanically as Coleus

forskholii, and in India known as Makandi or Karpushvali. I am advised

that historically it has been used as a treatment for congestive heart

failure and for ashtma, as well as for convulsions and intestinal

cramping. It has aroused attention in the west as a possible treatment

for hypertension, obesity, and hypothyroidism. Any textual references

or citations anyone may provide will be most gratefully appreciated!

Namaste!

Dear Courson,

The other species of Coleus forskholii is used in India for the treatment of

indigestion;diarrhoea;anorexia;liver disorders;renal calculus;cholera ;abdominal

colic;epilepsy and bronchial asthma. references in this regard are only

available in the popular texts.

DR.AKS BHADORIA

97,LAXMIBAI NAGAR,NEW DELHI

INDIA

FAX 00 91 11 3327 660

E-MAIL : anilksb

William Courson <ayurveda wrote:

I am attempting to obtain references in authoritative Ayurvedic texts

(ancient or contemporary) to the herb known botanically as Coleus

forskholii, and in India known as Makandi or Karpushvali. I am advised

that historically it has been used as a treatment for congestive heart

failure and for ashtma, as well as for convulsions and intestinal

cramping. It has aroused attention in the west as a possible treatment

for hypertension, obesity, and hypothyroidism. Any textual references

or citations anyone may provide will be most gratefully appreciated!

Dear Courson,

The other species of Coleus forskholii is used in India for the treatment of

indigestion;diarrhoea;anorexia;liver disorders;renal calculus;cholera ;abdominal

colic;epilepsy and bronchial asthma. references in this regard are only

available in the popular texts.

DR.AKS BHADORIA

97,LAXMIBAI NAGAR,NEW DELHI

INDIA

FAX 00 91 11 3327 660

E-MAIL : anilksb

 

 

William Courson <ayurveda wrote:

I am attempting to obtain references in authoritative Ayurvedic texts

(ancient or contemporary) to the herb known botanically as Coleus

forskholii, and in India known as Makandi or Karpushvali. I am advised

that historically it has been used as a treatment for congestive heart

failure and for ashtma, as well as for convulsions and intestinal

cramping. It has aroused attention in the west as a possible treatment

for hypertension, obesity, and hypothyroidism. Any textual references

or citations anyone may provide will be most gratefully appreciated!