INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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Black rice (Oryza sativa L)originally referred to as “Emperor's rice” in ancient China, is today acknowledged as a functional food with several health benefits and a nutritional powerhouse. A large number of Asian countries primarily depend on Rice as a food supply. The southeast part of India significantly grows Black rice. Initially, it was grown only in and around Manipur, nowadays different varieties of BR are grown in south India. The efficacy of Black rice is foremost when compared to other colored rice in India. This study analyses the agroecological characteristics, where the harvesting time is between June and July. As nutritional composition is considered rich in Protein and fiber. The traditional use, and pharmacological properties of black rice with particular emphasis on the grain's high anthocyanin concentration. It is an excellent addition to the diet due to its high protein, fiber, and rich anthocyanin content. Its phytochemical profile underscores its potential for holistic wellness and supports its significant medicinal use. The primary bioactive component, known as anthocyanins has considerable antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. These characteristics support many health benefits, such as Anti-cancer activity where BR has photothermal properties, and anti-atherosclerotic properties. Since it has an inhibitory effect on cholesterol absorption will contemplate the Anti-hyperlipidaemic effect and hepatoprotective properties.
Keywords:
Black rice, Anthocyanin, Anti-cancer, Anti- atherosclerotic, Antioxidant.
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"Black rice: A review on History, Traditional use, and Pharmacological aspect.", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.d138-d145, March-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2403320.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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