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
