Abstract
<jats:p>All plants that we refer to as domesticated plants were once wild food plants (WFPs) before being cultivated by humans. These plants are species that can naturally grow in their natural habitats without direct human intervention. They have grown in various ecosystems and adapted to various environmental conditions. Recently, WFPs classified as functional foods have been found to alleviate nutritional deficiencies and even treat diseases. WFPs can be useful in combating malnutrition. They contain bioactive compounds including essential source of vitamins, minerals, and secondary metabolites such as essential oils, alkaloids, and phenolics. In addition, increasing the intake of these compounds can further improve human health. WFPs are also evaluated in terms of their pharmacological properties due to their significant medicinal importance. WFPs were noted to have the highest abundance in the alpine zone. This chapter was focused on the biological effects including antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer, and phytochemical composition of WFPs in the alpine zone.</jats:p>