Local knowledge on valuable biodiversity Especially local knowledge on the use of medicinal plants along the waterfront or in areas with plants near Lamphao Town Which is used as both food and medicine according to the way of life of Thai people since the past Nowadays, wisdom has disappeared with time. The objective of this research is to explore the diversity of plant species. And local knowledge, utilization of plants in herbal medicine In the Pathao River area, Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province The main population of the research consists of sages, villagers or herbalists who are Mr. Chaiwat Wongchoo and Thai Ban Researcher of 9 people and 30 young people participated in the activity. Qualitative research was conducted as follows: 1) Survey, compile and study the diversity of plant species in the Pra Traw River by photograph survey. Together with in-depth interviews from key informants in the area. 2) Study of local wisdom, the utilization of plants in herbal medicine. In the Pathao River area, Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province From a folk philosopher or a landscape Herbal healers in the community By using focus group discussions, data analysis using content analysis

            The results of the research can be summarized as follows: 1) Biodiversity in plant species in Pathao River, Muang District, Chaiyaphum Province. Found 54 species, 35 family species, 23 species of herbs classified by plant characteristics, including 9 species of shrub, perennial plant 24 10 species of herbaceous plants, ivy or 11 species of vine, the most common plant species are bamboo. 2) For the utilization of herbs. Most of them are used as herbal ingredients in accordance with traditional medicine. Which has brought herbs to use in the treatment of various aspects of body maintenance And from taking off the lessons, there are 3 herbal formulas, which are cure hemorrhoids. Milk stimulant And male enhancement pills.