Hing is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine. Also known as Asafoetida, it is extracted from Ferula plants. Hing is used to treat several diseases and has many health benefits.
Traditionally, hing is used to treat diseases like asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis, ulcer, epilepsy and flu.
Hing is also used to help with weak digestion, treat stomach ache, flatulence, intestinal parasites, loose stools.
Hing has digestive stimulant actions which benefit with enhanced secretion of saliva, lower acid levels.
It stimulates bile flow and enhances the bile acid secretion, activities of digestive enzymes of the pancreas and small intestine.
Hing is also used for women problems like excessive menstruation and leucorrhoea