Traditional Herbal Remedies for Human Diseases of Bidar Fort, Karnataka

A floristic survey of Bidar Fort was made to assess the medicinal value of herbaceous flora. It is observed that surrounding people of the fort practices traditional system of medicine in their healthcare system. About 20 plant species belonging to genera and families largely used as medicine have been recorded from the fort. These plants contain valuable chemical substances and are employed in the treatment of various diseases. The present work aims at documentation of traditional uses of the Fort medicinal plants for the benefit of mankind.