Abstract
The present work is based on the results of research conducted on traditional uses of some important plants by the local people of
Shahi, Lower Dir in southern Himalayan Mountains, Pakistan. The locals of the area have been using the medicinal plants for many
day to day uses for various ailments and are dependent on the plants in their surroundings for food, health, medication and various
cultural purposes. A total of 50 important plant species belonging to 35 families of wild herbs, shrubs and trees, were found to be used
as medicinal plants.
