Ethno-medicinal study of Pulwama tehsil (Jammu and Kashmir)

Abstract

This paper is based on the results of an ethno-medicinal research project conducted in Pulwama tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir. The people of the area have always used the medicinal herbs for the treatment of various diseases. A total of 30 plant species belonging to 25 different families have been recorded, with their correct botanical identification, local name, family, habit, habitat, status, part used, indications of disease and mode of application for each plant.