India possesses a diverse array of medicinal plants, some of which have
been recorded in different places. Their presence is largely influenced by climate and
soil conditions, which are indicative of plant biodiversity. In the recent past, there has
been an emphasis on ethnopharmacological research, which focuses on correlating
plant utilization for medicinal uses with indigenous communities. The attempts aim to
bridge the knowledge gap crucial for future drug development. This chapter overviews
the chemistry and pharmacological activities of fruiting plants like Ziziphus
mauritiana, Ixora coccinea, Syzygium jambos, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola,
Carissa carandas, Neolamarckia cadamba, Annona reticulata, Grewia asiatica,
Feronia limonia, Syzygium samarangense, and Artocarpus lakoocha.
Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Minor fruiting plants, Medicine, Pharmacological effects.