Asafoetida is commonly used to add flavor to lentils, hence it is also known as ‘Bagharni’. It is found from the northwestern states of India to Kashmir and Punjab.
Asafoetida ignites the fire by creating interest in food. Asafoetida is the smooth sap of a plant called Ferula phoitis. By giving a light injury to the leaves and bark of its plant, milk comes out and the same milk is dried on the tree and becomes gum, it is removed and dried, which is later known as asafoetida.
Asafoetida is a potent medicine.
It is light, warm and digestible.
Know about the amazing medicinal properties of Asafetida (Heeng)
1. Grind asafetida with water and apply it on the stomach (around the navel), it stops vomiting and also provides relief in stomachache.
2. Taking 6 grams of Hingashtak powder with water cures all types of air diseases.
3. Heat a spoonful of pure asafetida in water, soak a cotton ball and place it under the painful tooth. Doing this gives relief in toothache.
4. Applying asafetida on the chest of children is beneficial in whooping cough.
5. If gas is forming in the stomach, make a powder by grinding asafetida, black salt and roasted carom seeds. Take it twice a day with lukewarm water, there will be benefit in gas.
6. Cooking asafetida in sesame oil and putting drops of that oil in the ear ends severe earache.
7. For the safety of the pickle, first smoke asafetida in the vessel. After that fill the pickle in it. The pickle does not get spoiled by this use.
