Rabdosia rubescens and esophageal cancer- An overview
1Sankaradoss Nirmala, 1R. Balambigai, 1R. Harishree, 1K.M. Hema Rohini, 2S. Dhanalakshmi, 1M. Sivakumar and *P. Nandanasabapathi
1Faculty of Pharmacy, Sree Balaji Medical college campus, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, chromepet, Chennai-600044 (India) 2GRT institute of Pharmaceutical sciences and Research, Thirutani. Corresponding Author: S.Nirmala nirmala.cognosy@gmail.com M. 9505421144 *Formulation R&D Sunglow Life Science Pvt. Ltd. Chennai-600100 (India)
ABSTRACT
Rabdosia rubescens (Lamiaceae) is an herb. The whole plant is used to make medicine. It has been widely used for decades to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, colds and headaches, bronchitis, chronic hepatitis, joint rheumatism, snake and insect bites, and various cancers. Rabdoisa rubescens contains many active ingredients such as terpenoids, flavonoids, polysaccharides and organic acids. According to recent studies, Rabdosia rubescens has the ability to eliminate heat, detoxicate, fight cancer and bacteria, increase blood flow to treat pain, and clear tumours.