Home Remedies Using Asafoetida (Hing / Heeng)
Asafoetida, also known as Hing or Heeng, is a powerful traditional remedy in Ayurvedic medicine known for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and antimicrobial properties. Here are some highly effective home remedies with Asafoetida for common health issues:
Mash a tomato and mix with sugar until fully dissolved. Add a pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) to make a thin paste. Apply this as a face mask to enhance skin tone and complexion naturally.
Mix 1 cup of buttermilk with a pinch of Asafoetida, ½ teaspoon of fenugreek (methi) powder, and a little salt. Drink it to relieve menstrual cramps and regulate cycles.
Heat the coconut oil and add a small piece of Asafoetida. Let it cool, then use a few drops as ear drops to ease pain and discomfort.
Mix ½ teaspoon of Asafoetida powder in 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Warm it slightly and apply to the aching tooth with a cotton ball for fast relief.
Take 2 teaspoons of bitter gourd (karela) juice with ¼ teaspoon of Asafoetida daily to help regulate blood sugar levels naturally.
Combine ¼ teaspoon of Asafoetida with ½ teaspoon each of onion juice and betel leaf (pan) juice in 2 teaspoons of honey. Consume thrice daily to relieve asthma and improve breathing.
Make a paste using 1 teaspoon each of Asafoetida, dried ginger, camphor, and 2 teaspoons of tailed pepper. Add some milk and apply it to the forehead to relieve migraines and stress headaches.
Dissolve a piece of Asafoetida in a cup of warm water. Soak a cotton cloth in it and place it on the stomach to relieve pain and gas; especially effective for babies and children.
Mix ¼ teaspoon of dry ginger powder, a pinch of Asafoetida, and black salt in a cup of warm water. Drink to reduce gas and bloating.
Add a pinch of Asafoetida to a cup of lukewarm water or buttermilk and consume to relieve gas instantly.
Mix equal parts (1 tbsp each) of powdered dried ginger, long pepper, curry leaves, ajwain, black pepper, cumin, and Asafoetida. Fry in 1 tsp sesame oil, add rock salt, and eat 1 tsp with steamed rice.
Fry 12g of Asafoetida gum in ghee, mix with 120g of fresh goat milk and 1 tbsp of honey. Take thrice daily for a month to address sterility, premature labour, and unusual menstrual pain.
Asafoetida’s strong smell helps expel intestinal worms by irritating and flushing them out through the stool.
Heeng acts as a natural blood thinner and may help manage hyperlipidemia and support cardiovascular health.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, Hing may support liver health and reduce the risk of liver damage or cancer.
Mix Asafoetida and salt in warm water to make a paste. Apply to the baby's navel area to relieve flatulence and colic pain.
Combine Asafoetida with castor oil and apply to itchy skin areas for soothing relief from irritation.
Mix Asafoetida with turmeric and honey. Apply 3 times a week to reduce acne, improve skin texture, and give a radiant glow.
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