Ethnobotanical studies in northwest and Trans-Himalaya. V. Ethno-veterinary medicinal plants used in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Nomadic tribes and pastoral communities dwelling in the North-West and Trans-Himalaya are reputed to have mastered their traditional practices and knowledge about plants used to combat different diseases of their livestock. Ethnobotanical explorations carried out during the past 3 years have brought to light 18 plant species which have been used to alleviate the common sufferings of livestock in this region. The botanical identity of these plants is given along with their local names, methods of preparation and administration.