Phytochemical

Caffeine is a metabolic and Central nervous system stimulant and occurs naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa nuts. Caffeine is artificially added to many other products, including medicines and a variety of energy drinks. It works to reduce physical fatigue, prevent drowsiness, makes one more alert and gives a temporary boost of energy. It produces increased wakefulness, faster and clearer flow of thought, increased focus, and better general body coordination. In athletes, moderate doses of caffeine can improve sprint, endurance and team sports performance.

Coleus forskohli is a perennial member of the mint, or Lamiaceae. It is now grown around the world as an ornamental plant. 
Forskolin is a plant extract from the same taxonomical name and commonly refered to as coleus. Coleus forskohlii is a perennial member of the mint. It's active ingredient is forskohlin which is a potent marker compound used in weight loss and lean mass management.Coleus forskohlii extract forskolin helps in keeping the BMI in check. It is important to keep a check on the body mass index.

Functions:

• Used as flavor additive to pigments and foods.
• Has good performances such as anticancer, antiinflammatory ,antioxidation, antimutagenics, lipoidemia reducing and etc.
• Used as food coloring since it normally gives food (slightly yellow color) and also can be used to protect food products from sunlight.
• The curcumin/polysorbate solution or curcumin powder dissolved in alcohol is used for water-containing products. Over-coloring, such as in pickles, relishes, and mustard, is sometimes used to compensate for fading. 

Application:

• Used in foods and cosmetics.,i ncludes canned beverages, baked products, dairy products, ice cream, yoghurts, yellow cakes, biscuits, popcorn-colour, sweets, cake icings, cereals, sauces etc. acts as an antioxidant and has been added for this purpose to oils and fats. It also protects against rancidity in bakery products, such as cakes.
• Turmeric has also been used as a medicine- cholagogue, depress cholesterin, anti-virus, anti-bacteria anti-atherosclerotic .anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-cancer.
• Curcumin is used for antitumor, antioxidant, antiarthritic, anti-amyloid, anti-ischemic and anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory properties may be due to inhibition of eicosanoid biosynthesis.In addition it may be effective in treating malaria, prevention of cervical cancer, and may interefere with the replication of the HIV virus. In HIV, it appears to act by interfering with P300/CREB-binding protein (CBP).Low concentrations of curcumin interfere with Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) replication. The same study showed that curcumin inhibited the recruitment of RNA polymerase II to viral DNA, thus inhibiting the transcription of the viral DNA. This effect was shown to be independent of effect on histone acetyltransferase activities of p300/CBP. Curcumin acts as a free radical scavenger and antioxidant, inhibiting lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage. Curcuminoids induce glutathione S-transferase and are potent inhibitors of cytochrome. 

Benefits:

• Cholesterol-lowering
• Antitumor
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti the microbial disease
• The impact on the cardiovascular system
• Can increase the secretion of bile and gallbladder, and can promote contraction
• Termination of pregnancy

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