Ethnobotanical study of some highly medicinal important wild plants of Leepa valley District Muzaffarabad.

Abstract: A survey was conducted to explore the highly medicinal importance of some wild plants of alpine zone of Leepa valley District Muzaffarabad. Field surveys and interviews of local people were conducted to document ethnobotanical uses of plants. Results of the present investigations are based on 13 indigenous plant species belonging to 10 Angiospermic families. The area has great biodiversity and is rich in ethnobotanical utilization. Deforestation for fuel wood and agricultural uses appears to be the most serious single threat to the vegetation as more than 70 % of the houses use wood as the soul source for fuel and construction purposes. The area has wild potential for wild life and medicinal plants. By conserving traditional medicinal plants a country can improve its health sector and reduce poverty. It is necessary to find out ways and means for effective domestic and commercial uses of medicinal plants to ensure its sustainability. Informations are confirmed by “Physicians and Hakims”. Enumeration contain plant name, family, local names and uses. Key words: Medicinal plants Leepa valley Ethnobotanical Traditional