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/.
4. Treatment for Menstrual Issues
In South Asia, asafoetida mixed with ghee, goat’s milk and honey has been used as a treatment for infertility, miscarriage and painful or heavy periods. It has also been taken after childbirth to help with recovery.
Asafoetida may encourage the body to produce progesterone, a hormone that helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and get the uterus ready for pregnancy. Progesterone is also used in many birth controls, and there is evidence that some asafoetida preparations can help prevent unwanted pregnancy.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/.
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