Field surveys were made to the research area and a total of 150 plant species belonging to 132 genera, distributed in 70 families were reported from the area. These plant species were helpful in livelihood improvements and healthcare of the inhabitants of the area. Data regarding plant usage was collected by frequent field visits during summer 2018 and 2019 through interviews questionnaire method, focus group conversation and through village walks with expert informants. The collected data revealed that out of total plant species 87 (58%) were used as medicinal, 85 (56.66%) as fodder, 54 (36%) as fuel, 20 (13.33%) as timber, 13 (8.66%) as hedges, 20 (13.33%) as shelter, 24 (16%) as ornamental, 17 (11.33%) as edible fruits and seeds, 18 (12%) as vegetables while 12 (8%) plant species were poisonous. The dominant families were Rosaceae and Lamiaceae with 10 (6.66%) species each followed by Fabaceae and Asteraceae with 8 (5.33%) and 7 (4.66%) species respectively. The study also showed that due to overexploitation of plant natural resources the flora of the area is under great pressure which in future can cause loss of many important species growing in the research area.\n\nKey words: Traditional healthcare, livelihood, Galiyat valleys, indigenous communities, northern Pakistan.

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