Poongar rice is also called women's rice(பெண்களின் அரிசி). Because the poongar rice is mainly used for women during the pregnancy time for vaginal delivery,and for the lactating mothers. It's a good medicine for women's hormonal issues and menstrual issues.
 
Benefits
It has highly fibers.
Helps to improve and maintain a good hemoglobin count.
Good mineral content, compared to modern rice varieties other than Iron, found to contain Zinc, Magnesium, and Molebdinum.