The fever and headache are the most common diseases in human beings, and still, they are the cause of a large number of human deaths around the world. Historically, these diseases have been treated by using plant species. The present study, therefore, attempts to document plant use for treatment of fever and headache in the Uttarakhand state of India.
Fever, Headache, Medicinal Plants, Traditional Knowledge, Uttarakhand
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Kala, C.P., 2019. Medicinal plants used for treatment of fever and headache in Uttarakhand state of India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 26(1), pp.39-44. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2019-CH6YNM
Manuscript Published on 10 March 2019
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