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Table 4 Medicinal use of plant species in target area

From: Richness of non-timber forest products in Himalayan communities—diversity, distribution, use pattern and conservation status

Ailments treated

Species no.

Cuts and wounds

150

Skin diseases

150

Cough and cold

143

Fever

102

Dysentery and diarrhea

100

Stomach infection

94

Rheumatism

94

Tonic

83

Snake-bite

81

Urinary disorder

76

Asthma

75

Rheumatism

63

Headache

52

Sores

48

Bronchitis

45

Gastric complaints

43

Boils

43

Eye complaints

43

Stomachache

38

Toothache

37