College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Hing (asafoetida 3.5oz) BAR (FERULA ASSAFOETIDA)

A warming digestive and anti-spasmodic in block form.

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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A concentrated, block of resin mixed with wheat starch. A block, as opposed to a powder, stays fresher longer. For best results, use a fine food grater to shave some off. Use only a few shavings per serving. Even with frequent use, this block will last you a long time.

SUGGESTED USE

1/16-1/8 per serving fried in ghee or as directed by your practitioner.

Metabolic Nature of Hing (Asafoetida 3.5oz)

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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, 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 irritate and heat 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

Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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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 3.5oz)
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 3.5oz)

  • Hing (Asafoetida)

    Hing (Asafoetida) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Induces-ovulation, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Antitussive, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Bronchodilator, Contraceptive, Expectorant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Abortifacient

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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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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

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

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Caraway Seeds

    Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

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

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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

    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

    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

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

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Hing (Asafoetida 3.5oz)

  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

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

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Yogaraj Guggulu

    Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

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

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Mahanarayan Oil

    Mahanarayan Oil has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Lobelia

    Lobelia has these Actions in Common

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

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Hing (Asafoetida 3.5oz) may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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Reviews for Hing (Asafoetida 3.5oz)

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Sue Ellen Princeton, NJ
2013-02-11
“I do not use gluten. Is hing available in a GF way? I'd like to try it but not in the wheat form shown above."
“We would be very happy to find a gluten-free supplier. Do you know of any?"
Stephanie Smithfield, RI
2013-04-05
“Wheat-free asafoetida: https://www.myspicesage.com/asafoetida-powder-p-652.html?cPath=1_10&zenid=llf3gjsdhd0clg46voscfk9g85 "
“Thanks Stephanie!"
Peg Oxford, PA
2014-07-08
“I find it difficult to use. I was expecting a powder. The chunk is hard to cut and it seems to stay in one little lump when cooking it."
goshman Bridgetown, W.INDIES
2014-11-20
“Have the same query about it being GF free.Its common practice everywhere when sold single.Would be great to find it free too especially for candida sufferers."
Heather Vaughan, CAy, RYT Albuquerque, NM
2014-11-21
“Hi Goshman, We carry the block of asafoetida because it stays fresh longer- we feel that's an important element since we are shipping products our office. We apologize for those of you who can't use this product due to gluten intolerance or candida. "
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