Abstract
Kumaun is characterized by a rich diversity of ethno-medicinal plants as well as a rich heritage site in traditional medicine system in the western Himalayan region. Present study deals with the status, identification and to explore the traditional knowledge of plant species about their uses in local medicine by village people in Gahelna Van Panchayat of Kumaun region. All these data were collected during field survey participatory rural appraisal method. A total 28 ethno-medicinal plants species belonging to 18 families were reported. The average density of ethno-medicinal herbs, shrubs and trees ranged from 332000-457000, 80-480 and 100-310 ind ha -1 respectively in Gahelna Van Panchayat forest. We identified plant species and their parts that have been used by local people to cure various ailments through their traditional use system.
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