Ethnobotanical studies in lahul and spiti, himachal pradesh

The paper presents 41 folklore claims collected from the tribes Gaddi, Swangla, Bhot and other local inhabitants residing in the district of Lahul and spiti in Himachal Pradesh. 41 taxa belonging to 39 genera and 24 families have been described. Botanical name of the plant, family, local name, place of collection, altitude, collection number and mode of administration have been given. Uses of most of the herbs are reported here for the first time.