Journal of Medicinal Plants and Studies

 

Volume 2, Issue 1

 

A comparative – invitro study of anticancer effect of mentha piperita, ocimum basilicum and coleus aromaticus against human laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma (Hep-2) cell lines

Author(s): S.K.Gangai Abirami*, Dr.P.Nirmala

Abstract: Aromatic plants of Lamiaceae family are known for its traditional medicine. The leaves of the plants are promoted in relieving sore throats, toothaches, colds, coughs, laryngitits, bronchitis, nasal congestion and inflammation of the mouth and throat. Ethanolic extracts  of Mentha piperita, Ocimum basilicum and Coleus aromaticus were studied for the invitro cytotoxicity against Human Laryngeal epidermoid  carcinoma (Hep-2 cell lines). The results showed that  Mentha piperita treated Hep-2 cell lines with maximum cytotoxicity,Ocimum basilicum shown moderate cytotoxicity . When compared to the above two plants the Coleus aromaticus treated Hep-2 cells has very little or no cytotoxicity. The findings of the present investigation demonstrated that Mentha piperita significantly suppresses growth and induces apoptosis in Hep-2 cell lines.

 

Anticancerous Effects of Mentha Piperita, Ocimum basilicum and Coleus aromaticus on Hep -2 Cell Lines by SRB assay.

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