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Botanical Classification |
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Plantae |
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Magnoliophyta |
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Magnoliopsida |
Family |
umbelliferae |
Genus |
Ferula |
Species |
foetida |
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Family |
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Botanical – umbelliferae
Ayurvedic – shatpushpa kul
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Other Names |
- English name – asfoetida
- Hindi name- hing
- Sanskrit name – hingu
- Gujarati name - hing
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Habitat |
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It is generally found on the high altitude areas like Kashmir, Himalayan region, Nepal and Sikkim.
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Morphology |
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It is a perennial shrub that attains a height of 5 to 8 feet. Leaves are parted and dentate. The apicular leaves are small and the bottom leaves are larger. There are channels in the stem. Flowers are small and of yellow color. Fruit is 1/3 inch long and ¼ inch broad. Roots are thick and branched. The extract from the root is known as hing.
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Chemical Constituents |
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It contains resins 40 to 64 %. Volatile oil 10 to 17 % and ash 1.5 to 10 %. Resin mostly contains asaresinotannol and ferulic acid. It also contains disulphide that imparts it the peculiar smell
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Pharmacology |
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It is vata and kapha suppressant. It is very effective in normalizing the digestion and also facilitates easy peristaltic movements and passage of air. It stimulates nervous system and also and improves working of brain. It cleans up the respiratory tract and works as antitusive. It is very beneficial in chronic ailments. It helps in curbing menstrual disturbances and also it works in impotence. It also improves the general health condition.
According to ayurveda it contains
- Gunna (properties) – laghu (light), snigdh (slimy) and tikshan (sharp)
- Rasa (taste) – katu (pungent)
- Virya (potency) – ushan (hot)
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Toxicology |
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It has no toxic effect on human body when taken in prescribed dosage
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Plant part used |
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Extracts
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Indication |
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- Abdominal distension
- Worms
- Impotence
- Erectile dysfunction
- Paralysis
- Facial paralysis
- Sciatica
- Convulsion
- Unconciousness
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Pain abdomen
- Constipation
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Plueritis
- Inflammation
- Menstrual disturbances
- Frigidity
- Itchinh
- Fever
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Uses |
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- Paste- it is being used to apply on abdominal disturbances. It is also used in worms’ infestation. It is also used in applying on penis in case of erectile dysfunction.
- Powder- it is used in various diseases like in pain, inflammation, heart related problems, indigestion, distension of abdomen, menstrual in disturbances, respiratory disorders, urine related problems
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