New Hope: Chhattisgarh’s Sanjeevani Rice Could Offer Cancer Cure

The fight against cancer may have a new ally in the form of a unique rice variety from Chhattisgarh. Researchers at the Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur have been investigating a nearly extinct rice type from the Bastar region, known as Sanjeevani, and have found it to possess remarkable properties. This research, in collaboration with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, reveals that Sanjeevani rice contains substances that can destroy cancer cells. Laboratory tests, including those on mice, have shown promising outcomes. Moreover, the Central Drug Research Institute has validated the rice’s anti-cancer capabilities. Human clinical trials are scheduled to commence in January at the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital. Sanjeevani rice contains 213 biochemical compounds, of which seven are believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. These compounds are thought to activate the NRF2 pathway, acting as an antioxidant and preventing the cell damage that can lead to cancer. The suggested intake involves consuming 10 grams of Sanjeevani rice daily for ten days. This could revolutionize medicine, and the potential medicinal applications of this rice could be realized within the next few years. Dr. Deepak Sharma states that this development echoes the predictions of Dr. R. H. Richharia, who anticipated rice’s role in future medical treatments.