An ethnobotanical survey was carried out on the utilization of medicinal plants
by Brahman and Chhetri of Nayabazar VDC of Ilam District, East Nepal by interviewing
traditional herbalists and various elderly men and women in April
and May 2014. All together 102 plant species were recorded for their uses to
cure at least 56 human ailments. These species, belonging to 64 families, are
listed in alphabetical order, each with local name, parts used, methods of preparation
and dose, route of administration, and local status of the plant.