Abstract:

The study aimed in exploring indigenous knowledge of Limboo tribe on plant use practices for local healthcare in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim. Use of 124 ethnomedicinal plants to cure 77 ailments, grouped into 13 broad categories, was recorded. Maximum number of species (31) was used to cure stomach related problems. Oral administration (71.77%) was the common practice. Artemesia vulgaris and Swertia chirayita (1.00 each) recorded the highest use value. Cut and wound problems recorded the highest Informant Consensus Factor (0.91). Paper also discussed the conservation aspects.