Navara kizhi is a typical Ayurvedic treatment and Navara rice is the main ingredient in the preparation. The cleaned Navara rice is boiled in a mixture of milk and a decoction (kurunthotti). it is then tied in a cloth and made into a bolus. A massage with medicated oil over the body may be done prior to the application of bolus, according to the instruction of the physician. The bolus is then applied over the body while dipping in the warm mixture of milk and decoction intermittently. During treatment, the bolus gets reduced since Navara rice is used.
According to Ayurveda, Navara rice is one of the best Ayurvedic medicines, it is also called as Shastika Shali (Orza Sativa). Ashtanga hridayam describes two types of Navara rice- white and red. White Navara is medicinally superior. In Karkidaka Chikithsa Navara rice holds an important role.
Navara rice helps tuberculation of children with anaemia, ulcers, and skin diseases. It promotes the growth of RBC and boosts the immune system.
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Bolide Navara is good for health
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Navara kanji is recommended for pregnant women to increase the weight of the foetus.