Asafoetida

What is Asafoetida? Asafoetida or Ferula asafoetida, pronounced Ass-a-feh-te-dah, is the dried and powdered resin from a tree from the Umbelliferae family (same as fennel and celery). Also known as hing , asafetida, jowani badian, inguva, kayam, stinking gum, food of the gods and “devil’s dung,” asafoetida is native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan but today is grown all over Pakistan and India. It’s most well-known trait is its offensively pungent scent, (hence the nickname stinking gum) and is made from the white resinous sap which turns dark brown upon drying. In dishes, asafoetida has an earthy flavour that can be described as a combination of strong onions and truffles. Asafoetida comes in powdered form and whilst it isn’t commonly used in Australia you will often find it listed in the ingredients in vegetarian curries and Health Benefits of Asafoetida Asafoetida has been used as a medicinal herb for many centuries. Some people drink it in tea rather than cook with it to reap all of its health benefits. Some of its health benefits include: • Calms upset stomachs • Relieves headaches and migraines • Alleviation of cold symptoms • Help with anxiety issues • Helps chronic fatigue • Cures yeast infections • Helps with bloating, painful gas and flatulence Cooking with asafoetida When cooking asafoetida powder it is recommended that you use a pinch per 250g of the main ingredient. For example, if you are using 1kg of vegetables use four pinches of asafoet...

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Supplementation in rats tend to use 200-400mg/kg of the gum or oleoresin, which leads to an estimated human dosage of: • 2,200-4,400mg for a 150lb person • 2,900-5,800mg for a 200lb person • 3,600-7,300mg for a 250lb person These are estimated human dosages based on the animal research, and it is not known if they are the optimal human doses or not. Supplements Demystified: Get Our Unbiased, Evidence-Based Guide • Uncover the truth about popular supplements like creatine, turmeric, garlic, zinc, melatonin, and more. Plus, we’ll debunk myths surrounding multivitamins, testosterone boosters, and immune supplements. • Become a savvy supplement shopper. Learn how to spot the hidden signs of low-quality products and save money by avoiding ineffective supplements. • Demystify scientific studies. Develop the skill to sift through the jargon and make empowered decisions for your health. • Transform your lifestyle with easy-to-apply, practical health tips.

Asafoetida is a plant that has a bad smell and tastes bitter. It is sometimes called "devil's dung." People use asafoetida resin, a gum-like material, as medicine. Asafoetida resin is produced by solidifying juice that comes out of cuts made in the plant's living roots. People use asafoetida for conditions such as breathing or throat problems, digestion problems, or by women to restart their menstrual periods after In manufacturing, asafoetida is used as a fragrance in When taken by LIKELY SAFE for most people in the amounts typically found in foods. There is some evidence that asafoetida is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by When applied to the Pregnancy and LIKELY UNSAFE to take asafoetida by mouth if you are pregnant. It might cause a It is UNSAFE to take asafoetida by mouth if you are Children: Asafoetida is UNSAFE for infants when taken by mouth because it might cause certain blood disorders. High blood pressure (hypertension) or Surgery: Asafoetida might slow Moderate Interaction Be cautious with this combination• Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with ASAFOETIDA Asafoetida seems to decrease blood pressure. Taking asafoetida along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low. Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Las...

[] Couldn't load pickup availability Refresh We offer 2 hing products: • Green Label • Blue Label (Batch-Tested Gluten-Free) Both of these products have exactly the same ingredients in the same ratios. The only difference is that Blue Label is batch-tested gluten-free and the Green Label is not tested. Hing is made from the dried resin of a giant fennel-family plant. It is essential to Indian cooking and pleasantly aromatic and pungent raw. It becomes mellow and garlicky when cooked in ghee. Hing is a wild-crafted product and organic certification is not available. Other spices are cultivated by farmers and go through the organic certificate process. This really is the best and most aromatic hing that you can buy. IT IS VERY POTENT! USE ONLY A PINCH. This raw hing powder is 8-10 times stronger than most compound hing powder sold in grocery stores. Country of Origin: India What is a Best By Date? A Best By Date is NOT an expiration date. A Best By Date serves as a "suggestion" for when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. We sell products past their Best By date for a minimal discount. This offers you savings on a product which is still safe and usable for a long time. Ghee Questions General Questions Order Related Questions READ OUR FULL SHIPPING POLICY HERE CONTINENTAL USA Orders over $125 qualify for a flat rate of $9.99. This applies to the Continental USA outside of Northeast region. This does not include Alaska or Hawaii. O...

What is Asafoetida? Asafoetida or Ferula asafoetida, pronounced Ass-a-feh-te-dah, is the dried and powdered resin from a tree from the Umbelliferae family (same as fennel and celery). Also known as hing , asafetida, jowani badian, inguva, kayam, stinking gum, food of the gods and “devil’s dung,” asafoetida is native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan but today is grown all over Pakistan and India. It’s most well-known trait is its offensively pungent scent, (hence the nickname stinking gum) and is made from the white resinous sap which turns dark brown upon drying. In dishes, asafoetida has an earthy flavour that can be described as a combination of strong onions and truffles. Asafoetida comes in powdered form and whilst it isn’t commonly used in Australia you will often find it listed in the ingredients in vegetarian curries and Health Benefits of Asafoetida Asafoetida has been used as a medicinal herb for many centuries. Some people drink it in tea rather than cook with it to reap all of its health benefits. Some of its health benefits include: • Calms upset stomachs • Relieves headaches and migraines • Alleviation of cold symptoms • Help with anxiety issues • Helps chronic fatigue • Cures yeast infections • Helps with bloating, painful gas and flatulence Cooking with asafoetida When cooking asafoetida powder it is recommended that you use a pinch per 250g of the main ingredient. For example, if you are using 1kg of vegetables use four pinches of asafoet...

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. • Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. • In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions. • In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find. • In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history. • Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more. • While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today. • Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians. • Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century. Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! • Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!

Asafoetida is a plant that has a bad smell and tastes bitter. It is sometimes called "devil's dung." People use asafoetida resin, a gum-like material, as medicine. Asafoetida resin is produced by solidifying juice that comes out of cuts made in the plant's living roots. People use asafoetida for conditions such as breathing or throat problems, digestion problems, or by women to restart their menstrual periods after In manufacturing, asafoetida is used as a fragrance in When taken by LIKELY SAFE for most people in the amounts typically found in foods. There is some evidence that asafoetida is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by When applied to the Pregnancy and LIKELY UNSAFE to take asafoetida by mouth if you are pregnant. It might cause a It is UNSAFE to take asafoetida by mouth if you are Children: Asafoetida is UNSAFE for infants when taken by mouth because it might cause certain blood disorders. High blood pressure (hypertension) or Surgery: Asafoetida might slow Moderate Interaction Be cautious with this combination• Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with ASAFOETIDA Asafoetida seems to decrease blood pressure. Taking asafoetida along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low. Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Las...

Supplementation in rats tend to use 200-400mg/kg of the gum or oleoresin, which leads to an estimated human dosage of: • 2,200-4,400mg for a 150lb person • 2,900-5,800mg for a 200lb person • 3,600-7,300mg for a 250lb person These are estimated human dosages based on the animal research, and it is not known if they are the optimal human doses or not. Supplements Demystified: Get Our Unbiased, Evidence-Based Guide • Uncover the truth about popular supplements like creatine, turmeric, garlic, zinc, melatonin, and more. Plus, we’ll debunk myths surrounding multivitamins, testosterone boosters, and immune supplements. • Become a savvy supplement shopper. Learn how to spot the hidden signs of low-quality products and save money by avoiding ineffective supplements. • Demystify scientific studies. Develop the skill to sift through the jargon and make empowered decisions for your health. • Transform your lifestyle with easy-to-apply, practical health tips.

[] Couldn't load pickup availability Refresh We offer 2 hing products: • Green Label • Blue Label (Batch-Tested Gluten-Free) Both of these products have exactly the same ingredients in the same ratios. The only difference is that Blue Label is batch-tested gluten-free and the Green Label is not tested. Hing is made from the dried resin of a giant fennel-family plant. It is essential to Indian cooking and pleasantly aromatic and pungent raw. It becomes mellow and garlicky when cooked in ghee. Hing is a wild-crafted product and organic certification is not available. Other spices are cultivated by farmers and go through the organic certificate process. This really is the best and most aromatic hing that you can buy. IT IS VERY POTENT! USE ONLY A PINCH. This raw hing powder is 8-10 times stronger than most compound hing powder sold in grocery stores. Country of Origin: India What is a Best By Date? A Best By Date is NOT an expiration date. A Best By Date serves as a "suggestion" for when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. We sell products past their Best By date for a minimal discount. This offers you savings on a product which is still safe and usable for a long time. Ghee Questions General Questions Order Related Questions READ OUR FULL SHIPPING POLICY HERE CONTINENTAL USA Orders over $125 qualify for a flat rate of $9.99. This applies to the Continental USA outside of Northeast region. This does not include Alaska or Hawaii. O...