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Evidence Summary

Forskolin is a diterpene derived from Plectranthus barbatus (blue spur flower) that activates adenylyl cyclase, raising intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels, which mediates downstream effects on various tissues (PMID: 40781374, 40859734). One RCT found oral forskolin improved composite olfactory scores (threshold, discrimination, identification) in patients with chronic post-COVID olfactory dysfunction compared to placebo (PMID: 39001919). It has also been studied as a research tool to activate cAMP signaling pathways in laboratory models of cystic fibrosis, kidney disease, and follicular biology, though these are not direct therapeutic applications in humans (PMID: 33278322, 41563398, 40900732).

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Effective Dose

No established dose from provided studies