Abstract
The paper enumerates the traditional uses of 42 plant species belonging to 28 families, which are used by the village communities of Dir Kohistan Valleys, (NWFP, Pakistan) for the treatment jaundice. Asteraceae is the leading family with four species. It is followed by Malvaceae, Solanaceae and Rhamnaceae with three species each. Some of useful species are under serious threat due to unsustainable activities. Hence, a proper documentation of useful plants with their present status and local traditional knowledge as well as practices is urgently needed. Effort should also be initiated to implement appropriate conservation measures for preservation and sustainable uses of these useful species.
Recommended Citation
Jan, Gul; Khan, Mir Ajab; and Gul, Farzana
(2009)
"Ethnomedicinal Plants Used Against Jaundice in Dir Kohistan Valleys (NWFP), Pakistan,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2009:
Iss.
8, Article 7.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2009/iss8/7