A different rice that heals. 😄
What is black rice?
Black rice is a whole grain cereal native to Asia.
Cultivated on a small scale, it was once reserved for the Emperor of China, hence its nickname of “forbidden rice”.
The imperial court praised its properties of promoting longevity and endurance.
It is well known in traditional Chinese medicine.
This species is rich in :
- Proteins.
- Vitamins B9 and E.
- Essential amino acids.
- Anthocyanins.
- Zinc.
- Potassium.
- Flavonoids.
- Magnesium.
Cooking
This tasty and elegant rice is available in different grain forms.
It can be cooked like other types of rices.
Here are some tips to maximize its properties:
- Prefer olive oil as cooking oil.
- Avoid preparing with tomato.
- Add turmeric and a little of asafoetida when cooking.
Benefits
Black rices do not only have a high nutritional value.
Medicinal properties
The black grain is particularly appreciated by the heart, bones and adrenal glands.
It has been traditionally used for its action:
- Antioxidant.
- Relaxing.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Toning.
For which disease?
This cereal has shown promising results in cases of :
- Cancer.
- Crohn’s disease.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Bursitis.
- Cardiovascular disease.
- Angina.
- Fordyce spots.
- Mumps.
- Eczema.
- Warts.
Emotions
Although black rice has amazing properties, it does not heal.
On the other hand, it helps the body to self-heal once the root causes have been addressed: emotional wounds.
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Conclusion
What are the benefits of black rice?
Known since ancient times, this species is the most interesting of the rice.
It has underestimated curative properties.