Antidiabetic properties of Linum usitatissimum L. seed: A promising medicinal plant

Abstract

Herbal medicine has grown exponentially in popularity over the last several years, garnering favor in both developed and developing countries due to its natural origin and absence of negative effects. Medicinal herbs have been existing as a rich yet untapped source of antidiabetic agents, despite the fact that they have been used to cure diabetes mellitus since early times. Linum usitatissimum L., or flaxseed, is a rich source of antioxidant and antidiabetic phytochemical compounds such as lignans, phenolic acids, and flavonoids and hence has a significant potential for lowering the incidence and delaying the development of diabetes in humans.