Asafoetida (Hing)

Here are the 10 health benefits of asafetida:

1. Improves digestion:
   • Aids to digestion and stomach disorders such as gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, and flatulence
   • Therapeutic effects may be beneficial in the treatment of stomach ulcers
2. Is an expectorant:
   • An excellent expectorant that relieves chest congestion
   • Has antiviral and antibacterial properties because of which it is believed that it aids in the relief of respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough
3. Treats depression: 
   • A well-known effective natural antidepressant
   • Can make you feel happy by reducing the feelings of failure and pessimism
4. Aids in impotency:
   • Aids in impotency issues
   • Significantly boosts female sexual drive and alleviates the problem of premature ejaculation
   • A well-known stress reliever
   • Helps increase male sexual desire
5. Reduces the risk of cancer:
   • Beneficial at reducing tumor weight and volume
   • Antioxidant properties fight cancer-causing cells and protect the body from free radicals
   • Aids in the prevention of metastasis in the lungs, liver, and kidneys, as well as the spread of cancer in the body
6. Relieves headache:
   • Anti-inflammatory characteristics of asafetida help lower inflammation in blood vessels in the brain, which aids in headache relief
   • Anti-depressant that relieves stress and anxiety, both of which can contribute to migraine discomfort
7. Reduces blood pressure:
   • Contains coumarin, a chemical that assists in increasing blood flow and thereby avoiding the development of clots
   • A natural blood thinner that may aid in blood pressure reduction
8. Relieves menstrual cramps:
   • May come to your aid by relieving period cramps and soreness in the lower abdomen and back
   • Increases progesterone production, which promotes smooth blood flow and eventually reduces pain
9. Antiaging:
   • Used to whiten the skin and erase dark circles beneath the eyes and wrinkles on the face
   • Contains tyrosine, which improves dull skin
10. Alleviates symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis:
    • Possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and relaxing properties that reduce pain and swelling seen with rheumatoid arthritis
    • Considerable improvement in joint mobility and reduction in joint inflammation after using asafetida