Hing

Description

Hing, Ferula foetida Linn. belongs to family “Umbelliferae/Apiaceae”. It is warm in forth degree and dry in second degree. Generally, people use gum resin.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Hiltit

Urdu Name(s): Hing, Hiltit, Heng, Vaghayani, Hinghi, Ushi

English Name(s): Asafoetida, Gum Foetida, Gum Ferula

Recommended dosage:

500 mg. to 1.0 g approx.

Medicinal uses:

Traditionally, asafoetida has been a household staple believed to offer protection against epidemics. People also regard it as an antidote for various poisons and may benefit the liver, spleen, and stomach. Furthermore, asafoetida acts as a good appetizer and physicians consider it useful in nervous complaints like epilepsy, paralysis, chorea, lethargy, and hysteria. Additionally, it can help relieve inflammation and flatulence.

When combined with oil and applied as a poultice, asafoetida’s absorbent properties become beneficial for treating bloody wounds. Applying it to the navel can act as an antiflatulent, potentially relieving colic, cholera, and stimulating the nerves. Beyond its medicinal uses, asafoetida’s gum resin also finds use as a flavoring agent in condiments and spice mixes.

Asafoetida may also be helpful in managing various ailments. For women and children experiencing bowel spasms, particularly those linked to hysteria, fainting, emotional distress, nervous palpitations, hypochondria, or coughs (including whooping cough, asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis), asafoetida has been traditionally used. Additionally, it may offer relief from flatulent distention associated with typhoid fever, cholera, and convulsions. Some also consider it an effective deworming remedy for children. Interestingly, people has been using asafoetida as an anesthetic for migraines and dental cavities. Externally applied, it may act as an antiseptic, rubefacient (causing redness and irritation), and stimulate the healing of foul ulcers.

It’s important to note that while asafoetida has a long history of traditional use, more scientific research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness for various health conditions.

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