INS and diabetes mellitus: Due to its antioxidant properties, increasing insulin sensitivity and inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase activity, aerial parts extract of Anvillea has anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-inflammatory activities and is effective in treating diabetes (Kandouli, 2017 ▶; Kharjul et al., 2014 ▶).