Benefits of Asafoetida/Hing:

- Relieves respiratory disorders. Conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and dry cough can be brought to control. You can mix asafoetida and dry ginger powder along with some honey and consume it.

- Relieves Menstrual Pain. Being a natural blood thinner, it helps blood flow smoothly and boosts progesterone secretion thus providing relief from pain. Consume a cup of buttermilk with a pinch of asafoetida, fenugreek powder, and a pinch of salt.

- Helps Reduce Bloating And Other Stomach Problems. Asafoetida or hing is an age-old medicine for stomach problems including gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal worms, and flatulence. 

Consume a dash of hing on a daily basis by adding it into gravies and dals. Another option is to dissolve some hing in water and drink it daily.

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