Botanical name: Monascus purpureus
Other name: ngkak, benikoji, hong qu, Monascus purpureus, red koji, red leaven, RYR, xuezhikang, and zhi tai.
Red yeast rice is the result of cultivating yeast (Monascus purpureus) on white rice. This powdered yeast-rice blend is a dietary mainstay in Asia and has a historical application in traditional Chinese medicine. Furthermore, red yeast rice is accessible in the form of an oral supplement.
Medicinal Uses:
- Improved heart health
- Reduced risk of metabolic syndrome
- Decreased inflammation
- Reduced cancer risk
