INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF SOME IMPORTANT WILD PLANTS AS FOLK MEDICINES IN THE AREA OF CHHUCHH (DISTT. ATTOCK) PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

Abstract

Present work is the study of indigenous knowledge of some wild plants used for medicinal purposes in the area of Chhuchh (Distt. Attock). The area has been rarely visited by plant researchers, so this study mainly focuses on information regarding traditional uses of plants by local people. For each species the information is provided regarding scientific name, english name, local name, medicinal importance. A total of 50 species belonging to 46 genera of 27 families are reported from this area. During the course of study 12 Hakims (Specialists) and 100 local people were interviewed. The interviews were conducted departing from a general interest in the type of plants used for medicinal purposes. Further questions asked about preparation, seasonal collection times, location and parts of the plants used.