{"product_id":"coleus-1-1-optimalrx","title":"Coleus 1:1 (OptimalRx)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColeus forskohlii.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColeus is a traditional Ayurvedic herb native to India, prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ecardiovascular, metabolic, and respiratory\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits. Its active compound \u003cem\u003eforskolin\u003c\/em\u003e, stimulates cyclic AMP (cAMP) production at the cellular level, enhancing\u003cstrong\u003e energy metabolism, fat breakdown, and thyroid\u003c\/strong\u003e function. This makes it valuable in supporting \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy weight management, low thyroid states, sluggish metabolism, and poor circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColeus also \u003cstrong\u003erelaxes smooth muscle\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoting \u003cstrong\u003ebronchodilation and vasodilation\u003c\/strong\u003e, beneficial for\u003cstrong\u003e asthma, hypertension, angina, and heart insufficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additionally, it supports \u003cstrong\u003eocular pressure regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e and may improve \u003cstrong\u003eglucose balance and insulin sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it useful in \u003cstrong\u003emetabolic syndrome and early-stage diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its broad actions on \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, circulation, and cellular signaling\u003c\/strong\u003e, Coleus is a versatile tonic for \u003cstrong\u003ecardiovascular, metabolic, and respiratory resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColeus has a long history of use in Asian traditional systems of medicine where it is used as a diuretic, a blood purifier and to decrease blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHypotensive, antiplatelet, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic, digestive stimulant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Hypertension, prevention of cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, cerebrovascular disease, congestive heart failure, angina. \u003cbr\u003e•    Asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis\u003cbr\u003e•    Digestive weakness, non-alcoholic fatty liver\u003cbr\u003e•    Glaucoma (external and internal), psoriasis\u003cbr\u003e•    Debilitated thyroid gland to assist weight loss, autoimmune thyroid disease, diabetes, obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid using. Evidence from animal research suggests that high doses of coleus can inhibit embryo implantation and\/or delay foetal development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContraindicated in patients with hypotension. High doses may cause gastrointestinal symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid with antihypertensive drugs (such as calcium channel blockers used to lower blood pressure), anticoagulant\/antiplatelet drugs (such as aspirin and warfarin) and nitrates (drugs used to treat and prevent angina (heart pain, chest pain)). Coleus may be used in combination with thyroid medications to increase gland production if the person has not been on the medication long-term\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArjuna, Hawthorn, Garlic, Bilberry, Green Tea, Pomegranate, Ginkgo, Withania, Bladderwrack\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OptimalRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45144588681412,"sku":"Coleus forskohlii","price":0.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/OptimalRxColeus_1in1_500ml_media-01_f9c3d4ee-7734-4e78-b16e-fab8f48963a3.jpg?v=1756701377","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/coleus-1-1-optimalrx","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}