AUTHENTIC ASAFOETIDA – Food of the Gods, Devil’s dung, Jowani Badian,...

Description

Scientific Name: Ferula assa-foetida Other Names: Ferula Asafoetida Linn is commonly known as Hing or Heeng in Hindia Asafetida in English. Aroma: Pungent Flavor: Strong, bitter Asafoetida has a pungent smell, but in cooked dishes it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks. It is often referred to as food of the gods, devil’s dung, jowani badian, hing, hengu, ingu, kayam, and ting. This potent-smelling spice is commonly used in Persian and Indian cooking for flavoring, food preservation and fragrance. Because of its strong odor, it is also called Devil’s dung. From a nutritional perspective, asafetida provides protein, fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorous, iron, niacin, carotene and riboflavin. It helps you to tackle indigestion It is useful in remedy of a lot of women ailments It is used to combat respiratory disorders It lowers your blood sugar levels It helps to regulate high blood pressure It plays a key role in relieving pain It provides relief from various skin ailments How to use it Add half a pinch of hing powder to a glass of warm water and drink this solution on an empty stomach to reap its health benefits. Then again, you’ll be able to also add 2 – 3 small pieces of hing (or hing powder) to buttermilk and drink it. Dissolve a spoonful of hing in a cup of hot water. Now, steep a cloth in the solution and use it for fomentation. In spite of everything, the best way to use this spice is to add this herb even as cooking as it is going to impart a unique flavor and taste to food SKIN BENEFITS : Asafoetida can be used as a bleaching agent that promotes fairness and degrades dark spots, acne marks and excess fat. The tyro-sine production in the skin, promotes melanin production in human skin and that can lead to darkening of skin, premature aging and dullness. Asafoetida takes regulate of tyro-sine production. Therefore, you’ll be able to flaunt a radiant free skin. Using Asafoetida face mask and can make your skin look younger.

Aromatic and Flavoring Spice
Great for Digestion
Has great medicinal propeerties
Skin and hair benifits
Good substitute for Onion and garlic