Depleting Population of Herbs and Creepers Used as Traditional Medicine by the Assamese Community of Lakhimpur District, Assam

A survey of some wild herbs and creepers, used as traditional medicine by the greater Assamese community of Lakhimpur district, was conducted during 2008- 2009. A total of six plant species were identified and reported by the native people to be diminishing in their population. Continuous deforestation occurring as a result of destruction of the forest areas, erosion and floods are the prime factors for the diminishing population. A need for conservation and systematic exploration in a planned manner is an immediate necessity.