Authored by a panel of experts in cell physiology, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology,
applied botany, ethnobotany, and cosmetic science, this book demonstrates the science …

Thioredoxin (Trx) is the major cellular protein disulfide reductase in a broad range of
organisms, including humans. Trx, together with glutaredoxin (Grx), plays critical roles in the …

The obesity epidemic has spawned an unlimited array of quick-fix, rapid weight loss plans
and unproven pharmaceuticals. Dangerous side effects and rebound weight gain has made …

Forskolin, a labdane diterpene is the main active ingredient in the ayurvedic herb Coleus
forskohlii (Labatiae) that has been used in India since ancient times. The root portion of the …

We report the development and testing of an accurate mass–time (AMT) tag approach for the
LC/MS-based identification of plant natural products (PNPs) in complex extracts. An AMT tag …

A simple, accurate, selective, precise, economical and stability-indicating high-performance
thin-layer chromatographic method for analysis of forskolin in crude drug and in …

Mechanical properties of carbon foams obtained from pyroligneous acids from Guadua
(angustifolia Kunth) were analyzed as a function of the synthesization temperature due to …

Tannins, phlobatannins, saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides and alkaloids
distribution in Coleus forskohlii belonging to the family Lamiaceae a well known medicinal …

A simple and rapid method based on hydrotropic solubilization is developed for isolation of
forskolin from coleus forskohlii roots. The plant cells are permeabilized by aqueous …

Medicinal plants are of great significance to health of individuals and communities. Due to
their great importance, demand of medicinal plants has increased in numerous fields …