Abstract

MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY FOLK HEALERS OF AMPARA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

M.U.Z.N.Farzana*, Al Tharique

Abstract

Traditional medicines have been used from our ancestors in healthcare. Folklore medicine of this country plays a vital role in treating many diseases. The native cultures and knowledge of plants and their use are fast jeopardizing. The present paper presents the results of an ethnobotany survey conducted in traditional knowledge in treating in health problem in Ampara district of Sri Lanka. The results show the traditional practioners having their ancestors’ knowledge to cure many diseases. There is vast knowledge of indigenous plants to maintain the health. The plant species are need for further modern scientific evaluation.

Keywords: traditional medicine; ancestors; healthcare; indigenous plants