Health Benefits of Asafoetida
Article Sources
- 1. Amalraj, Augustine, and Sreeraj Gopi. 'Biological Activities and Medicinal Properties of Asafoetida: A Review.' Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Elsevier, 20 Dec. 2016, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506628/
- 2. Mahendra, Poonam, and Shradha Bisht. 'Ferula Asafoetida: Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Activity.' Pharmacognosy Reviews, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, July 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/.
3. Anti-Inflammatory
In a study of two groups of 50 patients, each took asafoetida resin by mouth. Among the patients with irritable bowl syndrome, asafoetida caused a slight reduction in inflammation and irritation. It’s possible asafoetida may be used in larger clinical trials in the future.2Mahendra, Poonam, and Shradha Bisht. ‘Ferula Asafoetida: Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Activity.’ Pharmacognosy Reviews, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, July 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/.
In rare cases, some people may be allergic to asafoetida powder or even the spice itself. But for those with allergies to garlic or onion, asafoetida could be a useful alternative when seasoning food.1Amalraj, Augustine, and Sreeraj Gopi. ‘Biological Activities and Medicinal Properties of Asafoetida: A Review.’ Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Elsevier, 20 Dec. 2016, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506628/
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