Gynecological disorder is one of the most severe conditions under reproductive health. So, we investigate and collect information from traditional practitioners on the use of medicinal plants for treatment of gynecological disorder in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The field study was carried out during January 2021 – October 2022. The indigenous knowledge of local traditional healers about the plant species used for medicinal purposes was collected using a questionnaire by personal interviews during field visits. In the present investigation, 15 plant species, belonging to 15 genera and 12 families used by the local healers against gynecological problems of the women are documented. Leaves (5) were the most frequently used plant parts and most of the medicines were prepared in the form of juice and administrated orally. On the basis of fieldwork, it is revealed that the traditional health practitioner’s use the plant medicine commonly for white discharge (leucorrhea) and irregularity periods (Metrorrhagia) in women’s. The scientific name, family, local name, habit, part used and mode of their administrations are provided in the table.

Keywords: Medicinal plants; Gynecological disorder; Traditional health practitioner; Bagalkot district