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Asafoetida

Asafoetida (Ferula foetida), also known as Narthex or Hing. Recognized by its overwhelming odor which has given rise to at least one of its many popular names, "devil’s dung". A member of the umbelliferae plant family, it originally was a native of Persia, Afghanistan and neighboring regions where the plant is greedily eaten with relish by the native people and sheep of the region. The gum resin consists of the milky sap obtained from an incision of the green matured root. It is possible that the resin in commerce may be derived from several related species, although the best quality and most productive is from the official plant.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Asafoetida Powder	$5.20	$9.10	$16.25	$27.30

Properties/Uses - Asafoetida plant is effective for flatulence, colic and is used externally on ringworm. It is a powerful antispasmodic, expectorant, anthelmintic and a nervine stimulant. Traditionally has also been used stimulates ovarian activity; stimulant for brain, nervous system; expectorant, diuretic; stimulates perspiration & menstrual flow; tonic, laxative, aphrodisiac; expells intestinal worms; circulation; raises blood pressure.

Botanical Name - Ferula asafoetida

Part Used - Root

Common Names/Synonyms - Hing, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula foetida, Devil's Dung, Food of the Gods.

Cautions - Do not consume during pregnancy or while nursing. Do not feed to a child with colic.

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