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Herbal rice to fight diabetes
by ER Gopinath

          Narayanvasalam (Tamil Nadu): Rice is disallowed by allopathic doctors. Thanks to an Ayurvedic researcher, diabetic patients can now enjoy a plate full of rice in their diet. The special herbal rice can reduce sugar levels in the body. "DIARICE", a herbal variety of rice, which is claimed to have medicinal properties beneficial for diabetics, has been developed by S Moorthy Satyamraju, a resident of Tamil Nadu's Erode District. It took Satyamraju nearly 10 years to develop "DIARICE" after treating Ponni, a variety of rice with 11 anti-diabetic herbs. It is claimed that the regular consumption of this herbal rice brings down the sugar levels progressively. "We tried this herbal rice on people (5-80 age group) affected with diabetes. The response and result has been very good. By consuming this herbal rice for a minimum five days, the required glucose to the body gets increased and the sugar level is also maintained to normal levels. This particular herbal rice has been tested and certified by the Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Science," said Satyamraju. already, the rice has been tested on over a thousand diabetics. "DIARICE" is not only beneficial for health but also retains the natural goodness and flavour of rice. Satyamraju plans to export the herbal rice, which is presently available at rupees 60 per kilogram in the local market. The researcher says that "DIARICE"has been certified by the National Institute of Vedic Science, a government recognized ayurvedic institute. Diabetes patients who have consumed "DIARICE" say their sugar levels has maintained at constant levels. Diabetes commonly dubbed as the silent killer is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. "When I was thinking of what to do with my diabetes, somebody suggested this herbal rice, which I was told, could control my sugar level almost to a point where I could stop taking my pills. Once I started eating this rice, my sugar level has come under control," said Jayalakshmi, a diabetic patient. India alone accounts for 35 million people with diabetes and it is estimated that by the year 2025 it will reach 73.5 million as a result of longer life expectancy, sedentary lifestyle and changing dietary patterns. More than 194 million people worldwide are affected with diabetes and it is expected to reach 333 million by the year 2025.
- February 27, 2007