Coleus forskohlii is popular among weight loss enthusiasts

Coleus forskohlii is popular among weight loss enthusiasts. The plant is said to contain an active ingredient called forskolin. This herb is said to cause the increase of the amount of cyclic AMP (adenosine monophosphate) in cells by activating the enzyme called adenylate cyclase. It is used by many athletes and bodybuilders in enhancing lean body mass and developing the muscles.

 

According to the American Journal in Contact Dermatology, Coleus forskohlii has an herbal side effect where a 65-year-old woman contracted facial dermatitis. There was no obvious external cause of this skin disease and the only positive reaction found was associated with the plant, Coleus.

 

Herbal Side Effects of Ephedra

 

Perhaps the herb that is most often labeled as “dangerous” is Ephedra or the Chinese Ma Huang. On Dec. 30, 2003, the US Food and Drug Association issued a consumer alert on the herbal side effects involved with dietary supplements containing ephedra. The herb contains a substance called ephedrine said to cause high blood pressure, heart palpitations, stroke, and sometimes even death. In fact, the herb has been linked to the death of at least 100 people.

 

The contraindications and herbal side effects involved with this drug include increased blood pressure, increase heart rate, heart palpitations which can lead to stroke. If you develop any of these symptoms, stop using this herb immediately and consult your doctor.

 

 

 

 

Herbal Skin Care Products

 

Herbal skin care products is what most of the skin-conscious people often look for.  With the rapid increase in the number of people who embrace the herbal skin care products as the latest and at the same time the oldest fever in skin care, the herbal skin care products as plant derivatives are now found everywhere. 

 

Due to the great benefits of herbs, most of the highly acclaimed manufacturers of skin care products have currently added herbs to their skin care lines, which greatly vary from cleansers to moisturizers and the whole lot in between.  And still those who have not yet tried them may definitely be conscious about the level of safety and effectiveness of the herbal skin care products. 

 

Historically, the application of herbal skin care products dates back to time immemorial.  It is noted that as far back as 3000 BC, most of the Egyptians were administering herbs such as roses and fenugreek for the purpose of preventing wrinkles.  In the place of the Greeks, some cosmetics containing mint were then favored by them from the period of




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