<p>➀ Researchers developed a green method to synthesize silver nanoparticles from <em>Martynia annua</em> roots, avoiding toxic by-products of traditional production; </p><p>➁ The nanoparticles exhibited strong antioxidant activity and inhibited α-amylase, showing potential for managing diabetes by reducing blood glucose spikes; </p><p>➂ Characterization via UV/Vis, FTIR, and SEM confirmed stable, uniformly sized nanoparticles (64 nm), highlighting their biomedical promise and eco-friendly synthesis.</p>