506-511Red rice Rakthashali (with
red husk and grain) is the native staple food of Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka)
and Kasaragod (Kerala) district. A study was conducted to collect and document
information from the traditional and qualified practitioners on the use of red
rice in various medications and therapies to find its applicability as a
functional food especially in promoting lactation. Red rice was found
beneficial to health in terms of its nutritional significance and its
applicability in various medications like in allergies, skin ailments, uterus
related problems, nerve disorders, gastro-intestinal problems, liver, kidney
disorders, fever, infections and in promoting lactation