The whole parts of the plant have shown to be a potent source of natural antioxidants [10], 1, 2 di-substituted idopyranose, the isolated compound from VN extract has shown protection of hepatocytes, nephrocytes and pancreatic β-cells in streptozotocin-induced diabetes, probably by its action against NF-kB and induced-nitric oxide synthase iNOS mediated inflammation [11]. The gene discussed is NOS2; the disease is diabetes mellitus.