Hing health benefits: There are many types of spices in Indian kitchens, which not only enhance the taste of food, but also take care of your health. Asafoetida is also one such spice, which not only adds flavor to the food but also enhances the aroma. Although, many people do not like its smell and taste, but it is very nutritious. The smell of asafoetida is very strong. You will be surprised to know that the highest consumption of asafoetida in the world is in India. However, earlier it was not produced in India, hence raw asafoetida was imported from countries like Iran, Khorasan, Afghanistan. Let us know about the health benefits of asafoetida…
Benefits of consuming asafoetida (Hing ke fayde)
-Using asafoetida in food not only enhances its taste, but it also makes the food nutritious. People who have stomach related problems like bloating, indigestion, gas, should dissolve a little asafoetida powder in water and apply it on the navel. You will get relief in half an hour. Asafoetida has not only become an essential part of Indian spices, but it also has great importance in health and home remedies.
-According to Ayurveda, the taste of asafoetida is pungent and the aroma is strong. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties, which provide relief from many problems. Asafoetida works like a natural antibiotic in the body.
-In winter, the body’s fire, digestive system, respiratory system and joints are most affected. The digestive fire of the stomach becomes weak. In such a situation, consumption of asafoetida is necessary for proper digestion.
-In winter, people often get stomach cramps, their stomach feels tight. In such a situation, mix a little asafoetida powder in hot water and drink it. This will solve this problem. Gas, indigestion and acidity will also calm down. Asafoetida also digests food properly.
-In winter, mucus gets accumulated in the chest. Cough and phlegm make the body weak. In such a situation, drinking a pinch of asafoetida mixed with hot ghee will loosen the phlegm accumulated in the throat and come out.
-Stiffness in winter causes pain in muscles and joints. In such a situation, mix a pinch of asafoetida powder in sesame oil and apply it. This oil will remove pain, stiffness and stiffness of muscles.
-Sometimes I don’t feel hungry. If you are also feeling less hungry and its effect is visible on the body, then consume asafoetida with black salt. It will act like an appetite enhancing tonic. Consume asafoetida and black salt 30 minutes before meals. This will activate the stomach and the food will be digested quickly.
In winter, one should drink lukewarm water mixed with lemon and asafoetida. This reduces the heaviness in the stomach after consuming oily and spicy foods. Toxins are released from the body.
