Coleus forskohlii, is a member of the mint family of herbs. Its technical name is Plectranthus barbatus. The roots of the plant contain a compound called forskolin. As such, coleus forskohlii and forskolin are often used interchangeably. Forskolin was first patented by Sabinsa Corporation as Forslean which was awarded Best New Product of 2001.

Forskolin is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat asthma and other ailments. Recent clinical studies, including a double-blind placebo-controlled study published in 2012, showed that Forskolin significantly decreased body fat percentage and fat mass, as well as significant increase for lean body mass. Participants lost an average of 5 pounds in pure body fat, while building lean muscle mass for a toned, lean look.

Forskolin has been featured on TV across the world and has now been coined The Miracle Flower that Fights Fat by Doctor Oz.