Unprocessed asafoetida in a jar and as a tincture Asafoetida (/ æsəˈfɛtɪdə /; also spelled asafetida) [1] is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs of the carrot family. It is produced in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Northwest China (Xinjiang). Different regions have different botanical sources. Asafoetida has a pungent smell, as reflected in its name, lending it the common name of "stinking gum". The ... Hing , a pungent Indian spice, is a medicinal powerhouse offering digestive support, respiratory relief, and promising anti-cancer properties. Its long Hing is an ayurvedic ingredient which might be beneficial for treating health conditions like Corns. Here are the potential benefits, precautions, dosage and side effects. What Is Hing ? Hing or heeng is the Hindi word for asafetida (sometimes spelled asafoetida). It's also been known as the devil's dung and stinking gum, as well as asant, food of the gods, jowani badian, hengu, ingu, kayam, and ting.
