Ethnomedicinal Plant Resources of Lakhimpur-Kheri District, Uttar Pradesh (India)

Abstract

In the present paper, 71 plant species under 61 genera belonging to 35 families used in folk medicines to treat 51diseases and conditions have been documented. Over half of all species reported are used for skin diseases, fever and stomachache. Leaves and the roots are the most commonly used plant parts, with almost half of all plants reported. The most common methods of remedy preparation are decoction and powder. Some wild plants are also used as vegetables, fruits, fibre, ceremonial, sacred, traditional beliefs and other various purposes.