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Organic Hing (Asafoetida), Conscious Food (10gm)

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Asafoetida is the English name derived from the Latin words asa, meaning resin and foetidus, meaning smelling fetid.

True to its name, Asafoetida in its raw form has strong pungent smell, which can be overpowering and unpleasant. But when added to a dish with other spices, it mellows out and adds a mysterious flavour to the food. Many dislike the strong pungent smell is this spice, and, therefore, it is also known as devil's dung' or stinking gum'.

Asafoetida is the dried gum, found and extracted from the root of the Ferula plant, a perennial herb. It is greyish-white when fresh but dries to a dark amber colour. In its original form it is hard and difficult to grate, therefore traditionally it was crushed using mortar and pestle. Nowadays it is widely available in the powdered or granulated form, which is yellow in colour.

In India, we commonly know Asafoetida as hing', and it is found in all Indian kitchen cupboards. It is a crucial ingredient in Indian vegetarian cooking, which upon cooking produces a unique smell and flavour similar to onion and garlic. Therefore, for those who refrain from eating root crops, such as Vaishnavas and Jains, it is a blessing.

Asafoetida is known to have originated in Rome and, despite not being a native of India, has been used in Indian cookery and medicine for ages. In India it is grown in Kashmir and some parts of Punjab; however, the primary supply of hing to India comes from Afghanistan and Iran.

Product attributes

Organic
Pungent odour
Yellow in colour
Bitter taste
Vegetarian

How to use

For flavouring pickles
For flavouring lentils
As a seasoning
For flavouring upmas and rasam
For flavouring buttermilk

Benefits

Digestive health Since ancient times, hing has been used as a home remedy for indigestion and other stomach problems. Its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties help to alleviate upset stomach, intestinal gas, flatulence, intestinal worms, and irritable bowel syndrome. Asafoetida is an excellent laxative. A pinch of hing taken with buttermilk helps to reduce flatulence and cleanse the digestive system. Hing is also natural treatment for colic in babies.
Treats respiratory disorders asafoetida is a potent respiratory stimulant and expectorant, which helps to release phlegm and clears chest congestion naturally. A mix of hing, honey and ginger helps to get rid of a dry cough, whooping cough, and bronchitis. It is also used for treating breathing problems in case of bronchitis, swine flu, and asthma.
Good for women's health the anti-inflammatory property of hing provides relief from menstrual cramps and irregular periods. It helps in the treatment and recovery of Candida infection and leucorrhea (thick white/yellow coloured discharge from the vagina).
Anti-diabetic properties hing helps the pancreatic cells to secrete more insulin, thereby decreasing the sugar levels in the blood. It also acts as an anti-coagulant and contributes to lower the blood pressure.
Acts as a pain killer hing granules dissolved in water are very effective in treating migraines, headaches, and toothaches.

How to store

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.

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