Hidden benefits of Hing (Asafoetida)

Also read Hidden Benefits of Jeera (Cumin)

Today in this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Hing (Asafoetida).

Hing and Cumin are most staple spices in the Indian kitchen. Scientific name of Hing is Ferula assa-foetida.
 

Hing firstly introduced by the Mughals in the 16th century. Hing is actually a latex which is derived from a herb known as ferula assa-foetida. hing is an expensive spices.

It contains lots of properties like antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, sedative and diuretic properties.

Iran, Afghanistan, Turkestan are the major producer of Hing and India imported hing mainly from Afghanistan and Iran.

Nutritional facts of Hing

Per 100 gram of hing

Calories	297
Carbs	67.8g
Fat	1.9g
Sugar	2.25g
Fiber	4.1g
Calcium	690mg
Iron	39.4mg
Magnesium	80mg
Phosphorus	50mg
Zinc	0.8mg
Copper	0.4mg
Manganese	1.1mg
Riboflavin	0mg
Niacin	0.3mg

Hidden benefits of Hing

1. Rich source of Fiber

Hing is super rich source of fiber which helps in digestion and maintain the bowel movement.

2. Loaded with Iron

Hing also rich in iron which helps prevent anemia, increase the hemoglobin and RBC count.

3. Helps respiratory difficulties

Hing relieves form chest congestion, remove excessive mucous and treat asthma, whooping cough and cold because it has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant properties.

4. Good for Cardiac health

Hing has anti-coagulant and coumarin properties which prevent blood clotting within arteries and reduce the high blood pressure.

5. Relieves menstrual pain

Hing know as natural blood thinner, hing reduces the blood clotting during periods and makes the blood flow easy and reduce the cramps.

6. Helps lower blood pressure

Hing may aids lower the blood pressure by releasing the blood vessels

7. Helps in headache

Hings works as an antidepressant and gives relief from headache and chronic migraine.