Japanese glutinous rice is mainly used to make dishes like mochi (rice cakes) or okowa (sticky rice dishes). While regular rice is considered neutral in nature, glutinous rice is warming—it helps warm the body and has long been used as a food to boost energy, aid recovery from fatigue, and relieve chronic diarrhea caused by coldness in the body.

Nutritionally, it's almost the same as regular rice, but since glutinous rice contains more amylopectin, it cooks up with a much stickier texture. 

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Warm （温）
Channels – Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Lung (肺)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does glutinous rice help you?

1. Replenish Qi
2. Strengthen your spleen
3. Warm up your stomach

Good for the following symptoms

1. Fatigue caused by a weak stomach
2. Poor appetite
3. Chronic diarrhea due to coldness in the body

Japanese home dishes with glutinous rice

1. Sekihan (Hokkaido-style Red bean rice with sweetened beans)

Gentle Reminders

• It’s important to understand your own body condition before choosing foods.
• Avoid overeating any one type of food.
• Do not eat foods you are allergic to.
• Certain foods may need to be avoided during pregnancy or if you have a medical condition—please check with your doctor before starting Yakuzen.