Definition of "forskolin" [forskolin]

• A labdane diterpene produced by the plant Coleus forskohlii; commonly used in the study and research of cell physiology (noun)

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• "The compound, called forskolin, is derived from the root of the forskohlii plant found in India."
• "~ Herbal Extract, Forskolin, May Help Combat Bladder Infections -- An herbal extract, forskolin, which is currently sold as an aid for allergy or fat loss treatment, may be beneficial for patients with bladder infections when taken in combination with antibiotics, say researchers from Duke, University, USA."
• "The forskolin helped activate melanin at a much earlier stage and so was able to get even the under-productive melanocytes of the mice to generate sufficient melanin."