The Diversity and Utilization of Medicinal Plants in Li Watershed, Lumphun Province
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The objectives of this research were to study the medicinal plants diversity and utilization in Li watershed, Lumphun Province. Plant specimens were collected from temporary sample plot for plant community study. Utilization of medicinal plants was studied by questionnaires, in depth interview and focus group of 321 household. Diversity index, relative dominant, relative density, relative frequency and dominant index were analyzed, descriptive statistics, content and content analysis. The results shown that there were 9 species Diospyrosmollis Griff. with the index of importance (IVI = 1.04 %), Plants samplings (sapling) in permanent sample plot 12 species are the Albiziamyriophylla Benth. (IVI = 3.85 %), Herbs lace (seedling) the conversion found 9 species are Stemonatuberosa Lour. with a density of 406.4 tree/rai.The medicinal plants utilization data are local names, part of plants used, efficiency and mode of administration in Li watershed, the key person who takes the important role is the folk healers. The Forest ordination applications to the strategy to conserve the forest utility were people should establish the participation process.
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