Numerous studies have focused on the medicinal properties of angiosperms; however, only limited amountof studies have explored the medicinal potentials of fern and fern allies. The present study focuses on theethnomedicinal values of fern and fern allies that are traditionally used by the tribal people of Palani hills in SouthIndia through a survey of the area. In the present study, information on 50 species belonging to 35 genera in19 families were recorded for their medicinal values with their botanical name, family, habitat, and manner ofusing recipes have been recorded
