In the present paper, 94 plant species belonging to 82 genera and 52 families used by the indigenous people for the treatment of haemorrhoids have been described.

This study is based on the traditional methods of treatment using plants and animals are predominant in rural societies of Meghalaya, a north-eastern state of India.

Tribals in Meghalaya not only cultivate variety of crops but also domesticate quite a lot of wild s plant species in their courtyard, orchards, kitchen garden, flower garden and sedentary agricultu...

From the study it has been observed that, when farmers purchase the milching animals, they evaluate some important parts of body such as head, jaw, teeth, eyes, horn, tail, legs, hooves, neck, thighs, teats, udder, hump, dewlap, skin and spots on body parts and mammary glands of animals.

The plant part used, traditional preparation and doses for administration are given in the present paper.

This paper examines the impact of training on the knowledge and skill of farmers with a specific focus on seed selection practices and its management.

In this paper , plants are arranged in alphabetical order with their scientific name, family, local name, part used and existing/surveyed uses.

The aim of the study is not only to prescribe the remedies for skin diseases in human beings but also an endeavor to draw attention for the need of a detailed study on medicinal plants of the area, which could provide better and efficient remedies for many other dreadful diseases.

The study revealed that 15 plant species belonging to 13 families are used as anti-urolithiatic agents in local remedies. The information on medicinal uses is based on the exhaustive interviews with local healers and herbalists, practicing traditional system of medicine.

This study is based on the examination of folk knowledge and animal health practices which gives us a better understanding of human interactions with their local environment and aids in formulating appropriate strategies for natural resource conservation.