Ten Sacred Angiosperm Treasures of Kerala (Dashapushpam)

Mayura Asra

Abstract: The state Kerala is on India's Malabar coast. State is known for traditions and medicinal plant wealth, especially Ayurveda. This particular paper highlights the traditional, religious and medicinal importance or uses of ten flowering herbs (Angiosperms). The ten herbs belong to different Angiosperm families. These ten sacred plants are commonly known as "Dashapushpam" in Kerala. These herbs form a part of tradition and religious activities in people of Kerala.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sacred plants, Dashapushpam, Angiosperm families, Tradiotional and Religious activities