Ethno-medicinal plants used by the local Vaidyas of Champawat District, Uttarakhand, Kumaon Himalaya

Abstract

The present paper deals with the survey and documentation of ethno- medicinal plants used by the local vaidyas of Champawat district, Uttarakhand, in the treatment of various diseases and disorders. A total of 50 plant species belonging to 49 genera under 36 families have been reported from the study area, which are being used as ethno-medicines by the local vaidyas.