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Health Benefits of Asafoetida or Hing


Health Benefits of Asafoetida or Hing
Health Benefits of Asafoetida or Hing
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Health Benefits of Asafoetida or Hing


Asafoetida or hing makes an important part of Indian Cuisine. It is especially used in curries and dals.
It is latex gum extracted from various species of a perennial herb known as ferula.
It has a prominent place in traditional medicine. It has carminative, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, sedative and diuretic properties.

Helps Relieve Asthma

Asafoetida or Hing has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-biotic effects. It can help in relieving respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis, dry cough.
Prepare a paste using asafoetida and water. Apply on your chest. It is useful in reducing chest congestion and releasing phlegm.
To get relief from respiratory issues consume a mixture made from asafoetida, dry ginger powder along with some honey.

It may Lower Blood Pressure Levels

Asafoetida or Hing is known to be a natural blood thinner. It may help in lowering blood pressure levels. It is packed with coumarin compound that aids in improving blood flow thus preventing formation of clots.

May Relieve Menstrual Pain

Asafoetida may alleviate menstrual pain and cramps in lower abdomen and back. Being a natural blood thinner, it helps blood flow smoothly without obstructing any part of body. It provides relief from pain as it boosts progesterone secretion that promotes easy blood flow.
Mix a pinch of asafoetida or hing, fenugreek powder and a pinch of salt in a cup of buttermilk. Consume it during periods.

Can Heal Insect Bites and Stings

It acts as a natural remedy for insect bites and stings.
Mix garlic and hing paste. Apply it on affected area.

Helps Reduce Bloating and Other Stomach Problems

It is age old medicine for stomach problems including gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), instestinal worms and flatulence. It has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Consume hing on a daily basis by adding it into gravies and dals. Alternately dissolve some hing in water and drink daily.

Reduces Headaches

Asafoetida or Hing reduces headaches as it has anti-inflammatory properties that reduces inflammation of blood vessels in the head.
Heat a pinch of asafoetida in some water and drink this mix couple of times a day to see effective results.

It May Help Reduce Acne

It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce acne production. It has anti-bacterial properties which can stop growth of pimples and rashes.
Add multani miti and rose water along with some hing in a bowl. Mix everything and apply it on affected area.

May Help Bring Glow on Your Face

It enhances supply of oxygen to facial tissues that gives your skin a radiant glow. Mix asafoetida or hing with water or rose water to form a paste. Add some sandalwood powder too. For effective results apply this on your face regularly.

Acts as Good Hair Conditioner

Asafoetida or Hing has moisturising properties. It is great for dry and frizzy hair.
Apply a hair mask using yogurt, almond oil and Asafoetida. Leave it for an hour. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Let us see benefits of asafoetida or hing by adding it to our diet.

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