A mint-family root whose compound forskolin has been studied for eye pressure.
Retina ClearIn plain words
Coleus forskohlii is a plant from South Asia. Its root extract is prized for forskolin, which acts on a cell-signalling pathway.
Retina ClearWhat the evidence shows
Forskolin has lowered eye pressure in some studies, mostly using eye drops or in animals. Whether a swallowed capsule does the same is not established, and glaucoma must be handled by an eye doctor.
In this capsule
It is on the list without a forskolin percentage. It is an unusual inclusion for an eye capsule.
Watch-outs: May lower blood pressure and may affect clotting. Ask a clinician if you use blood-pressure medicine or blood thinners, and avoid it in pregnancy unless advised.
Common question
Could this replace glaucoma drops?
No. Never stop prescribed drops on the strength of a supplement.