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FAQ
Even small amounts of asafoetida give a comforting onion-garlic flavour, which is especially good in vegetarian dishes, curries and stews – almost anywhere you would use onion and/or garlic. Tiny amounts give a gentle lift to fish, egg or cheese dishes where onion would be too coarse or bulky.
asafoetida. It is used widely all over the world as a flavoring spice in a variety of foods. Traditionally it is used for the treatment of various diseases, such as asthma, epilepsy, stomach-ache, flatulence, intestinal parasites, weak digestion and influenza.
Asafoetida is also known colloquially as devil's dung in English (and similar expressions in many other languages).
Bid goodbye to issues like stomach ache, bloating and gas by including asafoetida in your diet. Post meal, just take half teaspoon of ajwain, add a pinch or rock salt, along with a pinch of hing and gulp down with lukewarm water. This home remedy works like magic and provides relief within minutes.
Bleeding disorders: There is concern that asafoetida might increase the risk of bleeding. Don't use asafoetida if you have a bleeding disorder. Epilepsy or history of convulsions: Don't use asafoetida if you have epilepsy or some other central nervous system condition that might lead to seizures or convulsions.