September 8, 1998

“Method of preparing forskohlin composition from forskohlin extract and use of forskohlin for promoting lean body mass and treating mood disorders.”

Sabinsa Corporation was assigned a patent for the use of forskohlin. The patent describes the use of a composition comprising of forskohlin (extracted from Coleus forskohlii), in a suitable excipient, to promote lean body mass and treat mood disorders.

A method of promoting lean body mass in an individual is disclosed, comprising administering to the individual a lean body mass promoting effective amount of forskohlin. A method of treating a mood disorder is also disclosed, comprising administration of an effective amount of forskohlin to treat mood disorder. Compositions suitable for promoting lean body mass and/or treating a mood disorder are also disclosed, the composition comprising of forskohlin in combination with at least one physiologically acceptable carrier or excipient. A method of preparing a forskohlin composition from a forskohlin extract of Coleus forskohlii plant is further disclosed, as well as a forskohlin composition prepared by the method.