Asafetida

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Overview

Asafetida also called Devil's Dung; Hing;  Narthex; Stinking Gum, is a bitter-tasting Herb that is native to Iran and the Middle East. Its odor is strongly onion-like and its taste is strong and unpleasant.

 

Botanical Name

 Ferula foetida (also known as Ferula asafoetida)

 Asafetida is from the Parsley (Umbelliferae) family.

 

Part Used

 Gum-Resin derived from the Root.  It is a brown, resin-like mass after drying.

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