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Heritage Rice: A Treasure Trove of Medicinal Compounds

M. Shree Charan, M. Jayanthi, V. Vijay Prabha, V. Narendhiran

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 1954–1960 · Published 25 Jul 2023

10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92428

Abstract

Heritage rice refers to the traditional rice varieties that have been grown and consumed for centuries, often by indigenous communities. Based on the culinary need, flavour and availability, rice varieties were chosen by the people. These rice strains have adapted to local climates and environmental conditions, resulting in a wide range of genetic diversity. Recent studies have shown that heritage rice varieties contain a variety of medicinal compounds that can provide various health benefits. These include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, antimicrobial agents, and anti-cancer compounds. The medicinal properties of heritage rice are attributed to their unique genetic makeup, as well as the growing conditions and cultural practices of the communities that cultivate them. Processing plays a major role adding nutrition to the rice because compared to ordinary polished rice, unpolished rice has additional biochemical components like polyphenols, phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This paper examines the nutritional and medicinal properties of heritage rice.

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