Asafoetida is a medicinal plant, also known as Ferula or Giant Fennel, widely used in the treatment of respiratory problems, such as bronchitis.
Its scientific name is Ferula foetida and can be purchased from some health food stores and handling pharmacies.
- Asafoetide is used to help treat gastritis.
- Dyspepsia.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Breathing problems.
- Cough.
- Snot.
- Worms.
- Colic.
- Seizures.
- Pain.
- Hypertension and gas.
Among the properties of asafoetida, its anticoagulant, digestive, deworming and hypotensive action stand out.
The part of asafétide used are its leaves, such as seasoning or cooked vegetables.
No side effects of asafétide were found
The contraindication of asafétide is that it should not be consumed by people with low blood pressure.