Ethnobotanical note on folk-lore remedies of Baglung District, Nepal

Traditional phytotherapy with herbal drugs plays an important role in the healthcare of the people in rural areas of Nepal. More than 90% of the population reside in the rural areas where the developmental activities are insufficient. The study was conducted during the pre-monsoon of 1991 and post-monsoon of 1992. In the course of the study, 7 villages in the Baglung district were surveyed; 1-3 local healers; and about 5 experienced villagers (about 40-60 years old) were interviewed in each village. Priority was given to the native healers. Only plants that held at least five positive answers from the informatant at the different localities have been included here. The use of herbal remedies usually in the form of infusion, decoction, juice and paste are taken for internal problems. The powder, juice and poultices are applied to affected parts and these drugs were found to be the primary means of healthcare for general ailments.