Coleus forskohlii Briq., belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae, is an important ancient root drug credited with various medicinal properties. The root extracts of C. forskohlii were found to contain forskolin and its therapeutic properties contributed to the emergence of C. forskohlii as a taxon of importance in modem medicine. Traditionally it is used for pickle making and as a condiment in India. Thirty seven C. forskohlii genotypes collected from various places of the important Coleus growing states viz., Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were evaluated for total sugars, starch and crude protein at Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore to assess its suitability for edible purpose.
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