Plant resources as a medicinal source in Korea

Among 3,293 species of vascular plants which belong to 1,065 Genera and 185 Families, 727 species which belong to 413 Genera and 126 Families have so far been used as medicinal resources in Korea including all forms of official and primitive uses as is presented in the Tabble1. Seventy four Genera among 413 Genera used for medicinal purpose, their chemical or medicinal components of which have not been known yet are discussed here with their practical uses in the rural area known..