The present paper reports the ethno-medicinal uses of 10 plant species belonging to 7 families being practised by the tribes and rural people of Pulwama District, Srinagar (J & K) for the treatment of hair ailments and 13 plant species belonging to 11 families for the treatment of boils. The information on correct botanical identity, family, local name, flowering and fruiting period, habitat, part used and preparation and method of application is given for each plant species.