A ) Health Benefits :
1 . The high crude fiber, crude protein and carbohydrate content in the eggplant fruits.
2 . Substantial amount of mineral like Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus and Magnesium support its nutritional importance to man.
3 . It is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from free radical damage and reduce inflammation.
B ) Medicinal uses : It is also used to treat fever, wounds, tooth decay, reproductive problems, and arterial hypertension.
C ) Located in : Spread all over western ghat and Deccan plateau.
D ) Edible part : Fruits.
E ) Season available : August to November.