Kerala
This red rice variety from Kerala has a wide range of health benefits. Boiled Navara is a good weaning food for infants, particularly those with low weight. Regular consumption of Navara rice gruel cooked in cow‘s milk ensures longevity and increases milk flow in lactating mothers.
Ayurvedic doctors effectively use Navara rice paste, lepanam, to treat psoriasis and skin lesions. Navara prevents various diseases and is also considered a safe food for diabetics. It is recommended for acute complaints of piles and stomach ulcer.