Asafoetida (Hing)
Ferula assa-foetida
A pungent resin-spice renowned for relieving gas, bloating, and IBS-type complaints.
Traditional use (ayurveda, household): A pungent resin-spice renowned for relieving gas, bloating, and IBS-type complaints.
A pungent resin-spice renowned for relieving gas, bloating, and IBS-type complaints.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A pungent resin-spice renowned for relieving gas, bloating, and IBS-type complaints.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Large amounts may upset the stomach; avoid in pregnancy and for infants.
- Infants
- Pregnancy
Large amounts may upset the stomach; avoid in pregnancy and for infants.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.