We have been using asafoetida in all our kitchens since ancient times. Especially vegetarians mostly use it in cooking. It is used in things like pickles. It gives good taste to the dishes and avoids problems of aging. It cleanses the stomach. It has many health benefits. If you know that, you will definitely try to use it in your dishes.
The agave plant grows like a bushy shrub. Its stem is thin and hollow. A glue-like substance is made from this stem. The liquid then dries up. This is what we are using. This plant grows mostly in places like Iran and Afghanistan. In our country, they are grown in cold areas like Kashmir and Punjab.
Health Benefits of asafoetida:
It has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. This prevents bad bacteria from entering. Increases immunity in our body. Improves biological function.
All the problems related to the stomach are reduced due to the use of agave. Indigestion, gas, flatulence, slurred speech is a sure solution. Eliminates gas problems by expelling air in the stomach. People who suffer from rectal laziness can benefit from crushed asafoetida before going to bed at night.
People who are very hot should use it frequently. It has energizing properties. The cells in our body die quickly if we keep heating too much. These are reduced by eating asafoetida.
Those suffering from cold, cough and respiratory problems can reduce them by eating it frequently. People with asthma can also use it.
Helps in controlling high blood pressure.