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The Wetlands of North Bihar were surveyed and data were generated. Climatic conditions of studied wetlands are incorporated in the (table-1) Kawar lake Begusarai, Gaurdah kusmi lake, Saharsa, Kachna Dumri Chaur Khagaria, Dabkal Chaur Samastipur, Kusheswar asthan chaur Darbhanga Milki Chak Marsh Darbhanga, Thathopur marsh Darbhanga and Udaipur lake from west Champaran were studied. Inhabitant of the area is fulfilling their needs by using the wetland produce in many ways right from water for drinking, fishing and irrigation purposes. Wetland plants are used for treating several diseases. Some macrophytes such as Brahmi, Tal makhana, Kamal Bhent and Sorkha are frequently used into medication in the region. Old beliefs, myths appear to hinder the incorporation of common and medicinally potent wetland plants in the primary health care system of local people. This scientific study may enhance the positive facets of macrophytes and their valuable medicinal resource in the flood prone area of North Bihar. Mass awareness may be helpful inculcating the scientific temperament among the people of this region.