{"id":163287,"date":"2022-09-23T17:56:56","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163287"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:46:46","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-black-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-black-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Rice: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Black Rice<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Black Rice<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Black Rice for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Black Rice?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Black Rice<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Black Rice<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTraditional white rice might be a part of your regular diet. But what if we told you a healthier variety of rice is available for you? Yes, you heard it right! Rice of various colours has been grown in Asia for a long time and is considered as a staple food. Black (pigmented rice) rice is one of the rice varieties and its scientific name is Oryza sativa <\/em>which is also called imperial rice and forbidden rice. Black rice is reserved for the royal people in China during the olden days and it is a rich source of nutrition^{1<\/sup><\/a>.Traditional white rice has other pigmented varieties, among which black rice is gaining attention due to its beneficial properties, and nutritional value and is considered a functional food}^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Unlike typical white rice, most of the outer layers of the black rice are retained during milling. Thus, the bran along with the germ layer is highly nutritious and may be beneficial for health}^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Let us discuss the importance and health benefits of black rice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Black Rice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The following nutrients might be present in black rice\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 73.93<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lipids:<\/strong> 3.41\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fiber:<\/strong> 3.83<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 9.15\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Black Rice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Black rice may have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may show anti-obesity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-lipidemic\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-hypertensive property\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as anticancer property\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antiulcer property\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antiviral property\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-inflammatory ^{1<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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Let me tell you a secret about a special category of compounds called black rice anthocyanins (BRACs). These unique substances are extracted from the outer layer of black rice. BRACs have been shown to have a superhero-like ability to inhibit the development of cancer. They might interfere with the signals inside our cells that contribute to cancer growth, progression, and spreading to other parts of the body ^{7<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Black Rice for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Black rice may have potential uses and some of the potential benefits of black rice are given below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Black Rice for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>