Asafoetida,Hing

Asafoetida is used as a flavouring agent and forms a constituent of
many spice mixtures.

Asafoetida is useful inthe treatment of disorders like whooping cough,
asthma and bronchitis.Mixture of asafoetida gum ,honey white onion juice
and betel juice would keep the patiant away from such disorders.

Inhailing asafoetida gum prevents hysterial attacks.

Asafoetida is useful for stomach disorders.
Asafoetida pestled in lemon juice is slightle heated and cotton piece
soaked in the lotion and placedin the cavity of the tooth,relieves pain
quickly.