The antioxidant property of R. nasutus extract certainly is due to the presence of flavonoids and polyphenolic components as main active ingredients having potent antioxidant activities. In conclusion, R. nasutus offers a promising therapeutic value in prevention of diabetes. These effects could be mainly endorsed to its antioxidant properties as shown by significant quenching impact on the amount of lipid peroxidation along with, enhancement of
antioxidant defense systems in liver tissue.