Abstract: Tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh, India, including those in the Sehore district, possess a rich tradition of utilizing medicinal plants for both treatment and prevention of various illnesses and ailments. Their knowledge, often incorporating a belief in the "magicotherapeutic properties" of plants, has been passed down orally through generations. However, this valuable traditional knowledge faces the risk of being lost due to several factors, including the oral nature of its transmission and a decline in interest among younger generations. In an effort to preserve and document this invaluable heritage, an attempt has been made to document 32 such ethnophytomagico-therapeutics belonging to 26 families, along with 41 folk-claims. Studies on the ethnobotany of Sehore have revealed that tribal communities utilize plants to address a wide range of health issues, including skin diseases, fever, stomach disorders, respiratory problems, snake bites, scorpion stings, gynecological issues, and wound healing. Documenting this traditional knowledge is crucial for several reasons: it preserves a unique cultural heritage, enables wider dissemination of knowledge, facilitates research and development of new drugs, and empowers local communities to make informed decisions about their healthcare and traditional practices. Documentation efforts also play a vital role in protecting this knowledge from biopiracy and ensuring that communities are recognized and benefit from their intellectual property. The present paper reports 32 ethno-medicinal plants of Sehore district of M.P. which is used  by the villagers .

Keywords :Tribe, Ethnophytomagicotherapeutics, Ethnobotany, ethno-medicinal plants.