This research examined six wild edible mushrooms from India to determine their potential health benefits and medicinal properties. The study found that four of these mushrooms contain significant levels of beneficial compounds that can fight harmful microorganisms and act as antioxidants. This has important implications for everyday life: • These mushrooms could provide natural alternatives to synthetic antibiotics • They may serve as sources of natural food preservatives • Their antioxidant properties could help prevent cellular damage and aging • The findings support the traditional use of these mushrooms in local cuisine and medicine • This research helps validate the nutritional and medicinal value of wild edible mushrooms