Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used by Kigwema village of Kohima district, Nagaland (India)

Abstract

Kigwema village belongs to one of the Southern Angami villages, under Kohima District with an abundance of plants possessing medicinal properties. This village holds vast traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used to treat and relieve certain diseases. Information gathered on these medicinal plants has been carried out during a field study conducted in Kigwema village.