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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.
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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In the kitchen, especially during your family’s formative years,
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Medicinal Effects of Hing (Asafoetida)
Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.
METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS
Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics
Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(vital qualtiies).
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.
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?
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.
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.
Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.
A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.
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.
A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.
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.
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.
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.
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
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.
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.
Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.
The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at
the Joyful Belly College of Natural Health Sciences.
These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation.
In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects.
See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.
TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your temperature?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0
11
22
7
Much colder
Slightly colder
Same
Slightly warmer
Much warmer
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear temperature?
20
16
12
8
4
0
10
16
0
Hotter
No Change
Cooler
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat quantity?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
0
24
14
2
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your skin?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
0
11
0
15
Yellower/Greener
Paler
Redder
Grayer
No Change
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue body?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
18
0
22
Paler
Redder
Bluer
No Change
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the swelling of your tongue body?
33
27
21
15
9
3
4
5
26
More Swelling
Less Swelling
No Change
Total Responses: 35 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your appetite/hunger?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
1
13
22
3
Much less hungry
Slightly less hungry
Same
Slightly hungrier
Much hungrier
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your digestion speed?
25
20
15
10
5
0
3
22
11
3
1
Much faster
Slightly faster
Same
Slightly slower
Much slower
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
TOXINS
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of gas & bloating?
20
16
12
8
4
0
8
18
10
3
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool smell?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
5
24
8
3
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
25
20
15
10
5
0
2
16
20
1
1
Much smaller
Slightly less
Same
Slightly larger coating
Much larger
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue coating?
35
28
21
14
7
0
6
1
0
2
31
Yellower
Browner
Grayer
Whiter
No Change
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your throat soreness?
30
24
18
12
6
0
2
23
1
More sore
No Change
Less sore
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine smell?
35
28
21
14
7
0
0
1
31
6
2
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
40
32
24
16
8
0
0
3
33
3
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Many more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat smell?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
0
25
11
4
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your acne?
26
21
16
11
6
1
2
22
2
More acne
No Change
Less acne
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your freckles/moles?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
26
0
Darker
No Change
Lighter
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
20
16
12
8
4
0
5
1
0
0
4
Redder/Bloodshot
Yellower
Grayer
Browner
Whiter
16
No Change
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of the lower eye lid?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
0
24
2
More green/dark green
More purple
No Change
Less green/purple
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
HYDRATION
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine frequency/quantity?
35
28
21
14
7
0
0
1
30
8
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the dryness of your skin?
22
18
14
10
6
2
3
3
20
Drier
Oilier
No Change
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
22
3
Puffier
No Change
Less Puffy
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the cracks on your tongue?
35
28
21
14
7
0
1
7
30
1
1
Larger/longer/more cracks
Slightly more
Same
Slightly less/smaller/shorter
Much less
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
FLUID-THICKNESS
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear pressure?
30
24
18
12
6
0
1
23
2
More pressure
No Change
Less pressure
Total Responses: 26 REPORT 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 congestion
No Change
Less congestion
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
14
12
More thick
No Change
Less thick
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
NERVOUS-SYSTEM
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your energy levels?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
2
20
14
3
Much less energy
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more energy
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your muscle tension?
30
24
18
12
6
0
2
8
25
4
1
Much less tension
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more tension
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT 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 anxiety
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more anxiety
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT 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 still
No Change
More Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
DIGESTION
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your appetite/hunger?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
1
13
22
3
Much less hungry
Slightly less hungry
Same
Slightly hungrier
Much hungrier
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
15
12
9
6
3
0
0
3
12
10
1
Much relief
Slight relief
Same
Slightly more burning
Much more burning
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your digestion speed?
25
20
15
10
5
0
3
22
11
3
1
Much faster
Slightly faster
Same
Slightly slower
Much slower
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of gas & bloating?
20
16
12
8
4
0
8
18
10
3
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
TONGUE
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the cracks on your tongue?
35
28
21
14
7
0
1
7
30
1
1
Larger/longer/more cracks
Slightly more
Same
Slightly less/smaller/shorter
Much less
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue body?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
18
0
22
Paler
Redder
Bluer
No Change
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your tongue coating?
35
28
21
14
7
0
6
1
0
2
31
Yellower
Browner
Grayer
Whiter
No Change
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the swelling of your tongue body?
33
27
21
15
9
3
4
5
26
More Swelling
Less Swelling
No Change
Total Responses: 35 REPORT 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 still
No Change
More Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
25
20
15
10
5
0
2
16
20
1
1
Much smaller
Slightly less
Same
Slightly larger coating
Much larger
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
STOOL
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool frequency/quantity?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
1
17
20
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool color?
25
20
15
10
5
0
12
0
3
6
19
More yellow
More gray
More green
More orange
Same
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool lightness?
20
16
12
8
4
0
1
16
18
4
1
Much lighter
Slightly lighter
Same
Slightly darker
Much darker
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool smell?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
5
24
8
3
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your stool consistency?
26
21
16
11
6
1
4
21
9
4
2
Much softer
Slightly softer
Same
Slightly harder
Much harder
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
URINE
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine frequency/quantity?
35
28
21
14
7
0
0
1
30
8
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
40
32
24
16
8
0
0
3
33
3
1
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Many more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine clarity?
36
29
22
15
8
1
2
30
8
More cloudy
Same
More clear
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine smell?
35
28
21
14
7
0
0
1
31
6
2
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your urine lightness?
35
28
21
14
7
0
0
3
29
7
1
Much lighter
Slightly lighter
Same
Slightly Darker
Much Darker
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
SWEAT
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat quantity?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
0
24
14
2
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your sweat smell?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
0
25
11
4
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
SKIN
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your skin?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
0
11
0
15
Yellower/Greener
Paler
Redder
Grayer
No Change
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your freckles/moles?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
26
0
Darker
No Change
Lighter
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your acne?
26
21
16
11
6
1
2
22
2
More acne
No Change
Less acne
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the dryness of your skin?
22
18
14
10
6
2
3
3
20
Drier
Oilier
No Change
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
EYE
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
20
16
12
8
4
0
5
1
0
0
4
Redder/Bloodshot
Yellower
Grayer
Browner
Whiter
16
No Change
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the color of the lower eye lid?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
0
24
2
More green/dark green
More purple
No Change
Less green/purple
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
22
3
Puffier
No Change
Less Puffy
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
ENT
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your throat soreness?
30
24
18
12
6
0
2
23
1
More sore
No Change
Less sore
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
14
12
More thick
No Change
Less thick
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear temperature?
20
16
12
8
4
0
10
16
0
Hotter
No Change
Cooler
Total Responses: 26 REPORT 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 congestion
No Change
Less congestion
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your ear pressure?
30
24
18
12
6
0
1
23
2
More pressure
No Change
Less pressure
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
SYSTEMIC
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your energy levels?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
2
20
14
3
Much less energy
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more energy
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your muscle tension?
30
24
18
12
6
0
2
8
25
4
1
Much less tension
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more tension
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT 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 anxiety
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more anxiety
Much more
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your temperature?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0
11
22
7
Much colder
Slightly colder
Same
Slightly warmer
Much warmer
Total Responses: 40 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
HEART
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your heart rhythm?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
25
1
More palpitations
Same
Less palpitations
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
2
24
0
0
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
How did Hing (Asafoetida) affect your heart rate?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
0
17
9
0
Much slower
Slightly slower
Same
Slightly faster
Much faster
Total Responses: 26 REPORT ID:92 (2020-12-06 - 2022-03-29)
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and were not designed or conducted under a clinical research protocol.
They are neither investigational in nature nor scientific findings.
They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
They are experiential assignments rooted in traditional Ayurvedic education, intended solely for instructional use.
No conclusions should be drawn regarding the therapeutic effects of any food, herb, or dietary substance based on these student reflections.
The dosage of hing (asafoetida) can vary depending on the form in which it is used (powder, tablet, or in cooking), the individual's health condition, and the purpose for which it is being taken. Below are the typical dosages for hing in various forms:
Hing Powder (for culinary or medicinal use):
Standard Dosage: Typically, a pinch to 1/4 teaspoon of hing powder is sufficient for most uses.
In Cooking: Hing is often used as a flavor enhancer, and a pinch (⅛ teaspoon) is usually added to food during cooking, especially in lentils, curries, and vegetables.
Medicinal Use: For medicinal purposes, the typical dosage is ⅛-¼ teaspoon of hing powder once or twice a day, typically mixed with warm water.
Hing Tablets/Capsules:
Standard Dosage: The usual dosage for hing in tablet or capsule form is 1 tablet (250 mg each), taken once or twice a day.
Usage: It's commonly taken after meals to help with digestion, but the exact dosage depends on the brand and formulation.
Hing in Combination with Other Herbs:
For Digestive Issues: Hing is often combined with other herbs, such as cumin or fennel, to support digestion. The dosage may be slightly lower when combined with other herbs to prevent overstimulation of the digestive system.
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Hing (Asafoetida) may temper 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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CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Hing (Asafoetida) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms.
Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications.
Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.
Hing (also known as asafoetida) is a pungent-smelling resin obtained from the root of the Ferula plant, commonly used in cooking and in traditional medicine for digestive issues. While hing is known for its digestive benefits, it does have certain contraindications and should be used with caution in some cases:
Pregnancy: Hing may have uterine-stimulating effects, which could potentially cause uterine contractions when taken in large amounts. It is typically advised to avoid hing during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.
Gastritis or Ulcers: Hing can be irritating to the digestive system, especially when consumed in large quantities. It may worsen conditions like gastritis, peptic ulcers, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Individuals with these conditions should use hing cautiously and under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Acid Reflux or GERD: Since hing can increase the production of gastric acid, it could exacerbate symptoms of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in some people.
Low Blood Pressure: Hing has been traditionally used to increase circulation and may have a mild hypotensive (blood pressure-lowering) effect. People with low blood pressure or those on medications for hypertension should monitor their blood pressure closely if using hing.
Hypertension: While hing may help regulate blood pressure in some cases, excessive consumption might interfere with medications used for high blood pressure. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider if you have hypertension.
Allergic Reactions: If you have a known allergy to spices, herbs, or other members of the Apiaceae family (like fennel, dill, or parsley), you should avoid hing.
Interaction with Medications
Blood Thinners: Asafoetida can have a mild anticoagulant effect, so people on blood thinners (like warfarin) should avoid excessive use or consult their healthcare provider before incorporating it into their diet.
Medications for Digestion: If you're on medication for digestive issues (like antacids or proton pump inhibitors), hing might alter how your medications work, so it's a good idea to check with your healthcare provider.
Constitutional Nutrition: Strengthen Your Health Naturally
When your dietary choices align with your individual nature (constitution), it supports your metabolism, energy, and health naturally.
A personalized diet, fitting to your constitution, leverages your natural strengths while gently supporting your body where it's vulnerable.
Constitutional nutrition is especially beneficial for digestion, a foundational pillar of health influencing your entire well-being.
Balanced digestion fortifies your body's natural defenses against illness and enhances your resilience when illness does arise.
A healthy digestive fire (*agni*) eases discomfort, speeds recovery, and naturally uplifts your mood.
By embracing constitutional nutrition, you will soon experience a profound sense of renewal, vitality, and inner strength.
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a
healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine).
His approach 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.
John, his wife Natalie and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC
“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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