Antioxidant and therapeutic potential of Capparis grandis and Lepidagathis pungens in the management of Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is associated with oxidative stress, contributing to complications such as
cardiovascular and renal diseases. This study investigates the antioxidant properties of
Capparisgrandis and Lepidagathispungens, plants traditionally used in medicinal systems. Both
plants demonstrated significant radical scavenging abilities in superoxide, hydroxyl, and lipid
peroxidation assays. The results suggest that the antioxidant activities of these plants could help
mitigate oxidative damage in diabetic patients. The presence of phenolic compounds, flavonoids,
and carotenoids highlight their potential as natural antioxidants. Further research is needed to
isolate active compounds and explore their clinical efficacy in diabetes management.