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Hing (asafoetida) Benefits (According to Ayurveda)


How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

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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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Metabolic Nature of Hing (Asafoetida)

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

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

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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

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 and is 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

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Other

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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Hing (Asafoetida)
Experiences are Personal
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.

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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 Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed 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

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Caraway Seeds

    Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

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

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Hing (Asafoetida)

  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

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

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Yogaraj Guggulu

    Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

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

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Mahanarayan Oil

    Mahanarayan Oil has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Lobelia

    Lobelia has these Actions in Common

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

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Hing (Asafoetida) Impact Statistics

In each study below, students from the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects. See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your temperature?

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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?

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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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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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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?

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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?

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

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

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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?

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

TOXINS

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

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

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

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

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

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your throat soreness?

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

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

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

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your acne?

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

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

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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)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
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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?

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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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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your congestion?

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

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

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

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your energy levels?

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Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your muscle tension?

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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?

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12
6
0
1
6
26
6
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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?

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27
21
15
9
3
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?

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8
4
0
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18
10
3
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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?

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20
15
10
5
0
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)?

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12
9
6
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0
0
3
12
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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?

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10
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0
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11
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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

TONGUE

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

33
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15
9
3
4
5
26
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

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

33
27
21
15
9
3
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?

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1
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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?

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28
21
14
7
0
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?

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0
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?

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28
21
14
7
0
6
1
0
2
31
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

STOOL

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool smell?

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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?

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4
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9
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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?

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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?

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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?

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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 clarity?

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8
1
2
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8
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine smell?

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14
7
0
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?

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28
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14
7
0
0
3
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7
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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?

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28
21
14
7
0
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?

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

SWEAT

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat smell?

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12
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0
0
0
25
11
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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?

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

SKIN

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your acne?

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11
6
1
2
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2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

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

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18
14
10
6
2
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?

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16
12
8
4
0
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?

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24
18
12
6
0
0
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0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

EYE

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

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16
12
8
4
0
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?

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18
12
6
0
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?

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20
15
10
5
0
1
22
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

ENT

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear temperature?

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8
4
0
10
16
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your congestion?

15
12
9
6
3
0
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?

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24
18
12
6
0
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?

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24
18
12
6
0
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?

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16
12
8
4
0
0
14
12
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

SYSTEMIC

How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your muscle tension?

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12
6
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2
8
25
4
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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?

30
24
18
12
6
0
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?

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10
5
0
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?

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10
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0
1
2
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14
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 40 Study ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)

HEART

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

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12
6
0
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?

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8
4
0
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?

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18
12
6
0
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.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Hing (Asafoetida) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

High Pitta; inflammatory conditions of the liver and brain; pregnancy

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Hing (Asafoetida). Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Antitussive: Many anti-tussives are sedatives - so caution when combining with other sedatives, stimulants, or antihistamines.

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HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?

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. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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Karen Vaughan Brooklyn, NY
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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."
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