Since ages, heeng is being used for treatment of various disorders such as indigestion, flatulence, asthma; bronchitis and pneumonia. Hakeem Hashmi treated this herb as the most valuable jewel in the treasure-house of Unani system. It helps to cure a number of diseases like arthritis, anus itching, bleeding piles, cataract, chronic wounds, insect bite, impotency, deafness, foul breath, jaundice, memory loss, epilepsy, weak heart etc.
A pinch of asafoetida can make all the difference as it aids digestion and prevents fermentation of foods in the stomach. Asafoetida is extremely rich in iron, minerals and calcium. Heeng is used in a variety of ways such as medicines, spices, for seasoning, but in very small quantity. Though heeng contains a very pungent smell, but it fades away once it is cooked.
Here are some herbal remedies by Asafoetida (Heeng)
1. Cure for flatulence and Indigestion: To get instant relief from stomach disorder and gaseous distension, fry some pieces of asafoetida in little ghee and take 1/2 a tsp twice a day. Or you can soak some small pieces of asafoetida in a glass of water and drink after sometime. This is also an effective cure for abdominal pain and indigestion.
2. Treatment for Malarial Fever: Mix some pieces of asafoetida while preparing patient’s food/curry. It can be consumed as normal food and is effective in treating malaria.
3. To curb pain during Menstrual Periods: Make it a habit to fry some asafoetida in ghee and use it while cooking food regularly. Continuous consumption of this mixture in your diet tends to reduce pain, cramps and discomfort asafoetida fried in ghee regularly in diet to reduce the pain and discomfort arising during menstrual periods. This also aids free flow of fluid.
4. Relief from Dental problems: Heat some pieces of asafoetida or powdered asafoetida in lemon juice and prepare a lotion. Now apply this ointment on the cavities or affected areas to get instant relief from pain and acute toothache.
5. Cure for Asthma and bronchitis: Asafoetida is considered as one of the most effective medicines in treating respiratory diseases. As suggested by Unani Medicine System, Mix about 3 to 6 centigram of heeng with 2 teaspoon of honey, a quarter teaspoon of white onion juice & a teaspoon of betel leaf juice (juice of paan leaves). Consume this mixture 3 times a day to stay away from such disorders.
6. Asafoetida also helps in lowering blood cholesterol and blood pressure.
7. Paste of asafoetida, when applied on patient’s Navel portion from exterior, reduces the intensity of stomach ache.
8. Since heeng is a wonderful antiflatulent, so it is also beneficial for women after childbirth.
9. Asafoetida, being an antimicrobial, is broadly used in traditional medicines and is well-known for treating chronic bronchitis and cough.
10. In Ayurveda, asafoetida is considered to be one of the best spices for balancing the vata dosha.
So do not forget do add this wonderful spice (asafoetida) to your food to stay healthy forever!
Facts of Farts
Farting is the act of passing intestinal gasses. These can sometimes be odourless and sometimes deadly. But do you know why you pass gas? Do you know why your farts are sometimes as loud as a blow horn or as quiet as a whisper? Wll here some facts that will tell you something everyone does multiple times a day.
- Flatulence is the production of a mixture oa air and gases in the digestive tract that are by-product of the digestion process.
- Average Flatulence composition constitutes 59% nitrogen, 21% hydrogen, 9% carbon dioxide, 7% methane, 3% oxygen, 1% other crap.
- Farts are indeed inflammable.
- The average person will fart 4 times a day and produce half a litre of fart gas everyday.
- Top 10 Farters Termites, Camels, Zebras, Sheep, Cows, Elephants, Laboradors, humans(veggie), humans (non veggies), Gerbils.
- Farts can come blazing out of your ass at 7mph.
- Farts are 98.6 F at the time of creation.
- You cannot suffocate in a chamber full of your fart.
- Hydrogen sulphide is the compound in farts that make them stink.
- A person can still fart after death.
- Farty foods beans, corns, cauliflower, milk, bread, eggs, bear, raisins, sprouts, lentils, onions, garlic, oats, yeast, cashwes.
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