A potentially revolutionary discovery has emerged from Chhattisgarh, the ‘Rice Bowl of India.’ Research from the Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur indicates that a specific rice variety, named Sanjeevani, could offer a new approach to cancer treatment. The Genetics and Plant Breeding department researched a disappearing rice variety from the Bastar region, discovering that it may have the ability to eliminate cancer cells. Initial tests on mice at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre showed positive results, and the Central Drug Research Institute also found that Sanjeevani rice contains cancer-fighting properties. The first human trials are scheduled to begin in January at the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital. Sanjeevani rice contains 213 different biochemicals, seven of which are considered anti-cancer agents. These compounds activate Nrf2, an antioxidant, to combat oxidative damage and potentially prevent cell mutations.
Chhattisgarh’s Sanjeevani Rice Shows Promise in Cancer Treatment
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