Antidiabetic and Antiradical Effects of Seeds in Dexamethasone-Induced Hyperglycemic Rats.

Background: In traditional medicine, the maceration of seeds of (GK) is used to treat various diseases including diabetes. In traditional pharmacopoeia, GK seeds are used to strengthen the immune system and as a stimulant and aphrodisiac.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic free radical scavenging effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of GK seeds (HAEGS) in a dexamethasone-induced hyperglycemic (DexIH) rat model.