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Background: Himalayan region is rich in biological diversity and the communities residing in the region largely depend on it for food, healthcare, and other livelihood practices. Use of various floral species in healthcare remedies plays a significant role in the life of the Himalayan peoples.

Objective: The present study was conducted with aim to document traditional healthcare practices and understand the transfer of knowledge to younger generation in the Asi Ganga sub-basin.

Materials and Methods: The present interview-based study involved a total of 60 respondents (31 males and 29 females) from the seven selected villages of the study area. Results: We documented the use of 76 wild medicinal plants in primary healthcare remedies by the local community. Maximum species (nine species) represented to the Rosaceae family followed by the family Lamiaceae (four species), Ranunculaceae (three species), Berberidaceae (three species), Pinaceae (three species), and Ericaceae (three species), respectively. The study observed that the traditional healthcare system was still prevalent among the people and mostly preferred before allopathic treatment. However, the knowledge on the medicinal uses of plant species was restricted to elderly members of the community and the younger ones were unaware or knew very less about such practices. Transfer of traditional knowledge system to the new generation was restricted and seems to be declining, could be the key reason behind limited knowledge among the younger members. Apart from the use in healthcare, many of these medicinal plants were important for the livelihood of the community …