Indigenous

Man is solely dependent on other organisms for the sustenance of his life. Various animal and mineral products contribute for his welfare, the plant kingdom is most essential to man’s well being, especially in catering his basic needs. Human is continuously using the plants in one or the other way in the treatment of various disorders. Plant science has opened number of vistas with the increasing knowledge of various fields pertaining to plant physiology experimental morphogenesis, cytology, genetics, biochemistry, plant breeding, plant pathology, genetic engineering, but in view of the existing relationship between plant and human beings since ancient time, it has not been analyzed in deep sense. The present article brings into light the relationship between indigenous people and plants and the various ailments cured by these plants.