Botanical Name: Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name: Hing Oil
Native Country: Iran and the Middle East
Parts Used: taproot
Extraction Method: exudes
Aroma:
Uses: the real benefit of asafoetida is in the realm of herbal medicine, where it has dozens of common uses. It is composed of approximately 15% volatile oils, including ferulic acid, certain tannols, and a variety of other active components that contribute to the health benefits regularly recorded as a result of consumption.
