Hing: The Story of Asafoetida, the Spice of the Gods

Asafoetida is a perennial herb that is native to Iran and Afghanistan. It is also cultivated in India, Pakistan, China, Kashmir and other parts of the Middle East. The plant is known for its strong, pungent odor, which is due to the presence of sulfur compounds. Asafoetida is used as a spice in many cuisines, and it is also used in traditional medicine.

Ferula Asafoetida: From Ancient Remedy to Modern Cuisine

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Food of the gods seeds,

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Umbelliferae seeds,Apiaceae seeds,

Hing seeds,

Asafoetida seeds,

Ferula asafoetida seeds,

Seeds of the "devil's dung" plant,

Seeds for growing Hing,

Hing plant seeds,

Where is Hing grown in India?

Heeng cultivation in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre (Pvt.Sector) in Pulwama  has started trail  of Hing (Ferula asafoetida) in the Jammu and Kashmir.

Ferula asafoetida is an oleo-gum-resin obtained from the exudates of the roots of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant, F. asafoetida. It is used widely all over the world as a flavoring spice in a variety of foods.

Asafoetida may help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. However, research is limited to animals . Potential anticancer effects. Animal and test-tube studies suggest that asafoetida may help stop the growth and spread of certain cancer cells, including breast and liver cancer.

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