A rare and nearly extinct variety of rice grain, it is now being preserved by a few passionate organic farmers . Ayurveda uses this rice variety to correct the imbalance of ‘tridosha’ (namely vata, pita & kapha) and has properties potent enough to cure several ailments including liver, kidney & nerve disorders and is also known to combat cancer. This red rice variety improves blood circulation and is recently being recommended by doctors to boost the immunity system.

Besides being a functional food for promoting lactation, Rathasali has acknowledged therapeutic value in the treatments of allergies & skin ailments, uterus-related problems, gastrointestinal problems, liver, kidney, and nerve disorders.