Abstract
An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in the territory of lower mountain in Malana of Parachinar which is characterized by great
plant diversity. In total 41 wild species from 28 families and a few plant preparations for use in human therapy were recorded. The
most commonly used plants for medicinal purposes in variety of ailements were Mentha longifolia, Seripedium kurramensis, Thymus
serpyllum, Artemisia absynthium and Berberis lyceum.. The most frequently reported medicinal uses were for treating gastrointestinal
ailments(37.5%), skin and external wound (25%), followed by urinogenital, respiratory and cardiovascular problems (15%, 7.5% and
5%) respectively. Plants with un certain uses were Tanecetum artemesoids and Urtica dioca . While plants with interesting but lesser
known properties were Rumex chalepensis (used against Urtica dioca stings). In addition 4 species were used as veterinary medicine.
