Affiliation:
1. Shraddha Institute of Pharmacy, Washim, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Asafoetida is a herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family. It is an oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizomes and roots of plants. Spices are used to aid digestion, as a seasoning for food, and as pickles. In modern herbalism it is used to treat hysteria, some neurological diseases, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. It was once used to treat pneumonia and gas colic in babies. Chewing gum has antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative and sedative properties. The essential oil in gum is released from the lungs, making it perfect for treating asthma. The scent of Asafoetida spreads to the breath, bladder, bloating and stomach burping. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, menstrual and anthelmintic. Asafoetida is also used as a sedative. It also reduces blood pressure and blood pressure. In India, it is widely used in food and medicine in Indian medical systems such as Ayurveda
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