AYURVEDIC FOODS

Hing (asafoetida) Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Hing (Asafoetida): Sweet Lime Pickle
Recipes with Hing (Asafoetida): Sweet Lime Pickle

Hing & Digestion

In Ayurveda, hing is used to aid digestion, cure colic, and stagnation in the GI tract. Hing burns ama. It is a primary herb for Vata. It is a key ingredient in the formula hingvastak churna, a major digestive formula in Ayurveda.

In western herbalism, hing reduces the growth of flora in the gut, especially candida, directly reducing gas. It destroys worms and has anti-viral properties. It was used to fight the flu during WWI.

Hing & Nervous System

Hing is a powerful antispasmodic useful in cough, asthma, intestinal colic, and uterine spasms. It nourishes the nervous tissue in case of stagnation with high Vata, sciatica, paralysis, and epilepsy.

Hing, Gynecology, and Reproduction

The hot and stimulating qualities of hing clear stagnation in circulation (vyana vayu) due to obstruction by high Kapha thus warming the uterus and stimulating menstruation. Hing prevents spasms and is used with ashoka and turmeric for painful menses (dysmenorrhea).

Hing treats low libido, impotence, and encourages ovulation and fertility where the uterus is congested from Kapha. Curiously, it has also been used as a contraceptive, perhaps by employing the anthelminthic qualities topically to destroy semen. Hing is abortifascient and should not be used in pregnancy.

About Hing (Asafoetida)

Also known as devil's dung, stinking gum, food of the gods, and giant fennel, hing has a varied and suprising diversity of uses. Along the Tex-Mex border hing was used for wolf bait. The odor attracts wolves. In Jamaica, hing is used to protect the fontanel of newborn babies from spirits. Once common in Europe during Roman times, hing is relatively unknown to the modern western palate. It's latin name, asafoetida, literally means fetid-resin and attests to it's unique smell and derivation process from root sap.

Buying & Preparation

Asafoetida is in the carrot family. Typically the resin is extracted from the roots. Then, to dilute the potency, the resin is made into a compound with 30% hing resin, rice or wheat flour, and gum arabic. One of our users recommends, "I keep it double wrapped in my cupboard lest it stink up the joint!" We agree. Pure hing turns milky white when dissolved into water .

Cooking Hing (Asafoetida)

As the most mysterious of the famous root spices (turmeric, hing, ginger, garlic, onion), hing has a lot to teach us! In general, root spices impart warm, hearty, grounding, rustic and savory flavors.

Cooks commonly employ hing in daals, kitcharis, and other lentil dishes to make them more digestible.

One user of our website quotes, "Hing fried in ghee mellows to the point where it becomes less like wolf-bait and more like warm garlicky goodness." Use mellow, fried hing for digestive, nervous, and gynacological disorders. Raw hing may be used for chest conditions requiring stimulation.

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Is Hing (Asafoetida) Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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SERVING SIZE: 1/16 tsp
SPECIES: Ferula assafoetida
FAMILY: Apiaceae

Metabolic Nature of Hing (Asafoetida)

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
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The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Family: Apiaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Hing (Asafoetida)
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Carminative

STRONG CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Anthelminthic

STRONG ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Abortifacient

ABORTIFACIENT

An abortifacient is a substance that induces abortion. These herbs are contraindicated in pregnancy.

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Contraceptive

CONTRACEPTIVE

Herbs that reduce fertility or prevent conception. There are no reliable herbal contraceptives!

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Induces Ovulation

INDUCES-OVULATION

Herbs that encourage ovulation.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Hing (Asafoetida)

Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Abortifacient, Bronchodilator

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Abortifacient, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Abortifacient, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Emmenagogue

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Anthelminthic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Abortifacient, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins

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Caraway Seeds

Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antitussive, Carminative, Spleen-tonic

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Nervine

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antitussive, Digestive, Nervine, Analgesic

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Thyme (fresh)

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anthelminthic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Anthelminthic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Analgesic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Hing (Asafoetida)

Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Carminative, Digestive

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Anthelminthic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Carminative

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine, Abortifacient, Vasodilator

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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Vasodilator

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Emmenagogue, Expectorant

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Emmenagogue

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Analgesic

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Anthelminthic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Analgesic

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Mahanarayan Oil

Mahanarayan Oil has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator

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Lobelia

Lobelia has these Actions in Common

Expectorant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Bronchodilator

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Impact of Hing (Asafoetida)

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your temperature?

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0
11
22
7
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear temperature?

10
16
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat quantity?

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0
24
14
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your skin?

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0
11
0
15
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue body?

0
18
0
22
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the swelling of your tongue body?

4
5
26
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your appetite/hunger?

1
1
13
22
3
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your digestion speed?

3
22
11
3
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

TOXINS

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of gas & bloating?

8
18
10
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool smell?

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5
24
8
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
16
20
1
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue coating?

6
1
0
2
31
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your throat soreness?

2
23
1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine smell?

0
1
31
6
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
3
33
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat smell?

0
0
25
11
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your acne?

2
22
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your freckles/moles?

0
26
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

5
1
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
16
No Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
24
2
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

HYDRATION

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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1
30
8
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the dryness of your skin?

3
3
20
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1
22
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
7
30
1
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear pressure?

1
23
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your congestion?

0
13
13
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

0
14
12
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your energy levels?

1
2
20
14
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your muscle tension?

2
8
25
4
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your anxiety?

1
6
26
6
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the stillness of your tongue?

7
29
4
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

DIGESTION

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of gas & bloating?

8
18
10
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your appetite/hunger?

1
1
13
22
3
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

0
3
12
10
1
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your digestion speed?

3
22
11
3
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

TONGUE

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the stillness of your tongue?

7
29
4
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
16
20
1
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
7
30
1
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue body?

0
18
0
22
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue coating?

6
1
0
2
31
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the swelling of your tongue body?

4
5
26
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

STOOL

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool smell?

0
5
24
8
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool consistency?

4
21
9
4
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool frequency/quantity?

1
1
17
20
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool color?

12
0
3
6
19
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool lightness?

1
16
18
4
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

URINE

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine smell?

0
1
31
6
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine lightness?

0
3
29
7
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
1
30
8
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
3
33
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine clarity?

2
30
8
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

SWEAT

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat smell?

0
0
25
11
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat quantity?

0
0
24
14
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

SKIN

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the dryness of your skin?

3
3
20
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your skin?

0
0
11
0
15
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your freckles/moles?

0
26
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your acne?

2
22
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

EYE

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
24
2
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1
22
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

5
1
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
16
No Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

ENT

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your congestion?

0
13
13
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear pressure?

1
23
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your throat soreness?

2
23
1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

0
14
12
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear temperature?

10
16
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

SYSTEMIC

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your anxiety?

1
6
26
6
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your temperature?

0
0
11
22
7
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your energy levels?

1
2
20
14
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your muscle tension?

2
8
25
4
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

HEART

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

0
2
24
0
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your heart rate?

0
0
17
9
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your heart rhythm?

0
25
1
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Hing (Asafoetida) may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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In rural Georgia, hing was tinctured in corn whiskey and given for colds and flu. I learned this from the late Inez Culver who grew up there, at a time when the white doctors wouldn't treat the rural blacks and they had to rely upon their own medicines.
- Karen Vaughan, Brooklyn, NY , 01-20-10 (Reply)

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