Family Name: N.O. Umbelliferae
Botanical Name(s): Ferula foetida (REGEL.)
Popular Name(s): Food of the Gods, Devil's Dung, Hing
Parts Used: Root
Habitat: Asafetida is found in Afghanistan and Eastern Persia
Description: Asafetida plant grows up to a height of 7 feet. The
plant possesses numerous leaves and its flowers are pale greenish yellow
in colour. Its fruits are oval shaped.
Uses: Asafetida is used as a carminative and laxative. It is
used to treat asthma bronchitis, whooping-cough and number of other
diseases.
