Also known as ‘Kaadai Kazhuththaan’ in some parts of Tamil Nadu, the Garudan Champa grain has the a white streak, very similar to the one found on the neck of the Brahmini kite (Garudan), hence it was given the name. Garudan Champa was investigated for its phytochemical screening; the results revealed that this grain has high levels of important phytoconstituents and has the capacity to prevent many health related disorders. A long and fine grain, farmers have told us that it improves blood circulation and stimulates blood purification.