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The Indian Himalayan Region holds an unusual status in the mountain ecosystems across the globe. The Himalay, which splits the Indian Peninsula from the Central Asia, due to its diverse flora, fauna, topography, ecosystem, socio-cultural and esthetic values have great mystical and ecological implication. The entire region is rich in both biological resources and traditional wisdom. The paper deliberates on the survival mechanism of mountain communities with a special focus on indigenous healthcare practices. It discusses a diverse range of issues, including ethnobotanical facets of medicinal herbs, traditional healing techniques, etc. It attempts to exemplify diverse therapeutic methods followed by the folk healers and their implication in the life of the Himalayan people. The importance of preserving indigenous wisdom in the context of the cultural milieu of the region is crucial. From a socio-cultural viewpoint, it suggests precise interventions that must be made for the perpetuation of this knowledge.