DRAFT v2  ·  Expanded structure for review — product specifications shown are indicative and to be confirmed by CTA's technical team before publication
Home / Specialities / Indian Coleus
Speciality Product

Coleus forskohlii

Coleus forskohlii root extract standardised for forskolin — a well-known active for weight-management and respiratory formulations.

Coleus forskohlii · Root

Coleus forskohlii

Forskolin-standardised Coleus root extract, with controlled residue handling and upgradation.

Coleus forskohlii is an Ayurvedic root botanical and the sole natural source of forskolin, a labdane diterpene. CTA extracts the root and standardises it for forskolin content across a broad grade range.

Our process covers standardised forskolin grades, a documented residue-handling protocol and an upgradation route for higher-assay material. Controlled residue handling is an important part of a clean Coleus process, and CTA's documented approach supports both nutraceutical and higher-purity requirements.

Request a Quote Request CoA / Sample
Grades

Available grades

CTA supplies Indian Coleus across multiple grades. Custom specifications are developed against a documented buyer requirement.

10%
Forskolin
20%
Forskolin
40%
Forskolin
High-assay
Upgraded forskolin grade
Custom
Buyer-defined assay

Typical Specifications

Botanical sourceColeus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq. — dried root
AppearancePale-yellow to brown fine powder
Standardisation10% / 20% / 40% forskolin; higher grades on specification
Test methodHPLC
Loss on dryingNot more than 5%
Total ashNot more than 6%
Heavy metalsConforms to USP / regulatory limits
MicrobiologyTPC ≤10,000 cfu/g; yeast & mould ≤500 cfu/g; E. coli & Salmonella absent
Pesticide residuesWithin IP / USP / EP limits
Particle sizeBuyer-specified mesh available

All values are typical specifications and are confirmed batch-by-batch on the Certificate of Analysis. Custom specifications can be developed against a buyer's documented requirement. Values are indicative and to be confirmed by CTA's technical team before publication.

Our Process Depth

Why this is a CTA speciality

CTA's Coleus programme is supported by a documented, residue-controlled process:

  • Standardised forskolin extraction — 10% / 20% / 40% grades
  • Documented residue-handling protocol for a clean process
  • Upgradation route for higher-assay forskolin
  • HPLC assay control across all grades

A documented process library is what separates a speciality product from a commodity — it makes grades reproducible and lets CTA develop a custom specification with confidence.

Benefits

Why formulators choose it

Statements describe traditional use and the role of the active in normal body function. They are structure–function statements and not claims to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Applications

Where it is used

Nutraceuticals

Weight-management and body-composition supplements; capsules and tablets.

Pharma & Ayurveda

Forskolin-standardised actives for proprietary and classical formulations.

Sports nutrition

Forskolin for body-composition and pre-workout blends.

Cosmetics

Forskolin actives for slimming and contouring cosmetic positioning.

Forms & Packing

How it ships

  • Powder — 10% / 20% / 40% and higher-assay forskolin grades
  • Custom mesh and granulation available
  • Packing — 25 kg drums with double LDPE liner; sample and pilot quantities on request
Regulatory

Compliance

Coleus forskohlii is permitted under FSSAI and AYUSH for the relevant applications and is widely traded internationally. Grade documentation and dossiers are provided on enquiry.

Note: grades, marker percentages and regulatory status are indicative and to be confirmed by CTA's technical and regulatory team before publication.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

CTA standardises Coleus forskohlii root extract at 10%, 20% and 40% forskolin, with higher-assay grades produced via an upgradation route. All grades are assayed by HPLC.

CTA's standard Coleus extract is produced from the dried root, the part in which forskolin is concentrated.

CTA follows a documented residue-handling protocol as part of its Coleus process, supporting a clean, well-controlled extract suited to both nutraceutical and higher-purity requirements.

Related

Related speciality products

Request Indian Coleus

Send the grade and quantity you need. CTA responds to qualified B2B enquiries, CoA and sample requests within two working days.