An assessment of the medicinal potential of wild relatives of Solanum species

Brinjal's wild relatives from the Solanaceae family, indigenous to India, possess a remarkable therapeutic potential that has been largely unexplored.Since ancient times, brinjal has been valued for its culinary and medicinal properties.It is an important food crop.The primary differences between cultivars are found in the peel colour, fruit shape, size, and weight; nevertheless, other important factors that contribute to the origin of diversity and the acquisition of distinct morphological forms include chemical composition, early fruiting, and environmental challenges.The variety of brinjal fruits' form and biochemical composition play a significant role in determining whether fruit is preferred for human consumption or consumption by a specific species.Solanum species like S. incanum, S. sisymbriifolium, S. torvum, and S. nigrum are rich in bioactive compounds, exhibiting a wide range of pharmacological activities validated by traditional use and scientific studies.S. incanum shows antimicrobial, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects; S.