 Corresponding author: S. V. K. Selvakumar Copyright © 2022 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0. Prospective reserves of bioactive compounds and their effect on human health: A review on Elaeagnus conferta roxburgh, an edible wild fruit S. V. K. Selvakumar 1, * , P. Rajesh 1 , M. Ezhil Inban 2 and J. Manikandan 3 1 Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Coimbatore 641 018, India. 2 Department of Physics, Government Arts College, Coimbatore 641 018, India. 3 Department of Chemistry, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore 641 014, India. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(03), 969–976 Publication history: Received on 13 November 2022; revised on 27 December 2022; accepted on 30 December 2022 Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.3.1445 Abstract Fruits are largely consumed throughout the world; they are not only the sources of energy, but also rich in the sources of nutritive compounds, carotenoids, polyphenols, organic acids etc. Fruits provide an optimal mixture of antioxidants such as vitamins, polyphenols, carotenoids along with complex carbohydrate, protein, fat and fiber. Bioactive compounds are molecules with therapeutic potential and have a positive effect on human health and could reduce the risk of numerous chronic diseases. Bioactive compounds are capable of modulating metabolic processes and possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, analgesic and hepatoprotective properties both in vivo and In vitro. Epidemiological information substantiates that higher the consumption of fruits, lowers the risk of chronic diseases and fosters good health in humans. The following is a review on Elaeagnus conferta roxburgh fruits prospective reserves of bioactive compounds and their effect on human health. Keywords: Elaeagnus conferta; Bioactive compounds; Antioxidant; Anticancer; Phenolic acid; Health benefits; SAR 1. Introduction Consuming fruits and vegetables are increasing worldwide and the regular intake helps generally to stay away from many diseases including certain chronic diseases as it contains more phytochemicals and nutritionals and it is one of the major dietary sources of several antioxidant phytocompounds for human beings. The intake of wild edible fruits are an important source of nutrients and phytochemicals to local communities. Most wild edible fruits are delicious, consumed fresh and are often used in their traditional medicinal practice as they are immune to many diseases. Berries provide significant health benefits because of their high levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, fibers etc. Citrus fruits and lemonoids were indicated to act by preventing heart disease, inflammation and atherosclerosis with their hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, antioxidants, anti-diabetic properties and also play a pivotal role against several cancers [1]. Fruits provide characteristic health benefits due to the presence of bioactive compounds. Elaeagnus conferta roxburgh fruit contains numerous elements, compounds, bioactive compounds and essential fatty acid, which is strange for a fruit. Berry fruits have several bioactive compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective and neuroprotective effects[2]. Berry extracts are widely consumed in botanical dietary supplement forms for their potential human health benefits. Many laboratory and animal studies have shown that berries have anticancer, antioxidant, and antiproliferative properties [3].The purpose of this review is to update the available information regarding the bioactive compounds, health benefits and SAR of Elaeagnus conferta roxburgh fruit.