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ગુજરાતી: રસોડાનું ઔષધ હિંગ
- Colic Pain – If there is any internal or external colic anywhere in the body, grind asafetida and apply it on top. For example, if there is pain in the jaw, place it in the jaw and rub it on the cheek.
- In the condition of stomach pain, roast asafetida in castor oil and rub it on the stomach and drink asafetida or hingwashtak Churna.
- In the acute abdominal pain in the village, juice is extracted from the bowel of a horse or donkey and it is rubbed on the stomach by adding asafetida. Hence there is an immediate benefit.
- Breathing problem – asthma – Use smoke of asafetida, black gram, black pepper and turmeric.
- Worm in wounds – In case of worm in wounds of human or other animals, apply asafetida with neem leaves or Neem Oil and also give smoke to the affected part.
- Teeth worm – Press the asafetida into the molar, rub it or smoke it.
- Urine burning sensation– Grind cardamom in roasted asafetida and drink.
- Scorpion poison – After biting a scorpion, apply a paste of milk and asafetida on that place.
- Ear diseases – To get rid of earache, tinnitus, deafness etc., Keep the Asafetida wrapped in cotton and keep it in the ear.
- Opium poison – Mix Asafetida in buttermilk or water and give it a drink.
- Guinea worm – Mix four grams of Asafetida in 100 grams of curd and guinea worm are given out after giving it for three days.
- Migraine – Use Asafetida water as a nasal drops. Mix dry ginger and Asafetida in milk and apply it on the Forehead.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Kitchen Medicine: Asafoetida
What is asafoetida (hing) used for in abdominal pain?
For colic pain, asafoetida is ground and applied over the painful area (for example, on the cheek for jaw pain). For stomach pain, it is roasted in castor oil and rubbed on the stomach, along with taking asafoetida or Hingwashtak churna internally.
What is asafoetida used for in breathing problems?
For breathing difficulty and asthma, the smoke of asafoetida combined with black gram, black pepper, and turmeric is used.
Is asafoetida used for wounds, ear problems, or dental issues?
Yes — for worms in wounds, asafoetida is applied with neem leaves or neem oil and its smoke is given to the area; for a dental (tooth) worm, it is pressed into the molar; and for ear diseases such as earache, tinnitus, or deafness, asafoetida wrapped in cotton is placed in the ear.
Can asafoetida help with a scorpion sting or poisoning?
A paste of milk and asafoetida is applied at a scorpion bite site, and asafoetida mixed with buttermilk or water is suggested for opium poisoning. Any scorpion sting or suspected poisoning is a medical emergency and needs immediate professional treatment — these remedies are supportive only, never a substitute for urgent medical care.
What other conditions is asafoetida used for?
It is also used for a burning sensation during urination (ground with roasted cardamom), guinea worm (mixed with curd over three days), and migraine (as nasal drops in water, or as a forehead paste with dry ginger and milk).
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