Navara rice is one of the many types of rice found in India, and is a unique grain plant in the Oryza group. Its origin is saidto be somewhere in Kerala, where it is regarded as endemic. In 2007-09, Geographical Indication status was granted.

   (Typically, such classification indicates an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is primarily derived from a defined geographical region.) There seems to have been about a hundred varieties of rice but only about 20 types are said to be existing. Navara is one of the 20.

  It is said[who?] to have some kind of mineral and chemical composition which rejuvenates the muscles and tissues. It seems to have been an essential part of Ayurvedic treatment in the 15th century.

   Specifically, it is used in Panchakarma treatment. It is a muscle strengthening variety of rice and is used in a special treatment for neuromuscular disorders such as arthritis, rheumatism, back....