Indigenous plants serve as the main source of nutrition for a large number of populations worldwide. Native crops have been found to be more resistant to climate change, which means they may offer sustainable options for long-term food security.They might also offer opportunities for the development of new products. Many people still go without food or do not have access to a healthy diet, even though the world's food supply is sufficient to feed everyone. However, increased consumption of highly processed foods may have a detrimental impact on public health. In addition to climate change, malnutrition (including over- and undernutrition) is considered a global issue, underscoring the urgent need for a more sustainable and health-conscious food system.  Therefore, in some parts of the world, wild plants are an essential component of local diets, providing greater dietary diversity to those who rely on them. This review examines the nutritional and health benefits of certain indigenous foods, with research indicating that these foods are rich in essential macronutrients and offer additional health benefits.

The current study explores the profiling of phytochemicals, antioxidant activity, formulation, and validation of herbal face wash using Actinidia chinensis (Kiwi fruit) as the sample. This fruit is rich in proteins, ascorbic acid, and Vitamin C and contains a high level of antioxidants, making it highly beneficial for today's world. Actinidia chinensis was selected for this study, and its aqueous extracts were taken further for screening. Actinidia chinensis extracts were evaluated for their phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activity. The qualitative phytochemical analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, tannins, and terpenoids in the whole fruit of Actinidia chinensis. Antioxidant activity was examined using a DPPH radical scavenging assay. Whereas, formulation and validation of herbal face wash is done using some other natural extract to provide significant features to the face wash and enhance its quality. Various validation tests are conducted for physical evaluation, washability, pH, spreadability, irritancy, and antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial activity is evaluated using the disc diffusion assay method to determine the zone of inhibition and create corresponding graphs. In the end, the shelf life of the herbal face wash is being done giving it a quality check. This shelf life is done against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Proteus mirabilis.

Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha or winter cherry, has been an integral part of traditional medicine for centuries. This study aims to investigate the morpho-phytochemical and antibacterial properties of Withania somnifera, particularly focusing on how varying soil conditions and climatic factors in Agra influence its immune-boosting capabilities. Morphological studies showed improvements in plant height, flower, fruit, and seed parameters when grown in vermicompost. Notably, the shape and size of the roots were significantly enhanced in the vermicompost mixture. Phytochemical analysis of methanol extracts from the roots of Withania somnifera, cultivated under different soil conditions, confirmed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, steroids, and tannins. Antibacterial testing of methanolic root extracts revealed effectiveness against pathogens such as E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis. These findings corroborate the traditional medicinal use of Withania somnifera for combating microbial infections, underscoring the potential of plant-based products as sources of antimicrobial agents

Preliminary phytochemical studies on ethanolic and aqueous extract  of whole plant of Cleome gynandra Linn (Cleomaceae) reveals the presence of Flavonoids, steroids, phenolic compounds, protein, carbohydrate, fixed oil and fat, gum and mucilage. Ethanolic and aqueous extract of whole plant of Cleome gynandra Linn were evaluated for  In-vitro Anti diabetic activity by inhibition of α- amylase and α-glycosidase enzymes respectively.  Leafs and roots of cleome gynandra  are used by tribal and traditional healers an antidiabetic drug. Although the hypoglycemic properties are not yet studied or proved cleome gynandra is believed to have the efficacy of lowering blood sugar. The results indicate that crude extracts exhibited significant anti-diabetic activity when compared to standard drug acarbose. The ethanolic extract shows moderately significant activity compare to aqueous extract of Cleome gynandra Linn