Aldose reductase inhibitory principles from the whole plant of Hybanthus enneaspermus (Linn) F. Muell

H. enneaspermus showed significant AR inhibitory activity compared to the isolated compound beta sitosterol, which may be due to its high phenolic and flavonoid content. So this plant can be used to treat diabetic complications in the future, but further evaluation is necessary to know the exact mode of action involved in this process.