Karunkuruvai looks red in colour but belongs to black rice variety. Karunkuruvai rice has many medicinal properties and it cures many diseases.It is also called as Indian "Vyagra".
 
Benefits
This is well known to treat Elephantiasis arthritis and chickenpox.
It also improves fertility.
It contains four times more iron than regular rice.
To be more specific, it aids in the formation of red blood cells and helps promote the body 's immune system.
Ancient ayurvedic advises Karunkuruvai for Anaemia, lack of strength, malnourishment, and increased cloud retention.