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Asafoetida | | Name : | Asafoetida | | Botanical : | Ferula asafoetida Linn | | Ayurvedic : | hingu, sahastra-vedhi, jatuka, and ramatha | | Latin : | Ferulaasafoetida Linn | | Description : | A herbaceous perennial with fleshy massive rootand reddish-brown flowers. Resinous exudate of the root is utilizedfor various formulations of classical Ayurvedic origin. Asafetidabasically is a resin from its source plant. It is used in smallquantities as a spice in many parts of India.
In Persia this herb is so highly esteemed as a condiment, it ismixed with almost all their dishes. French gastronomers rub alittle asafetida on hot plates from which they eat beef steaks.The distinctive flavor of Worcestershire sauce is obtained bythe addition of this gum. When used with discretion, it adds characterto curries, stews, gravies, etc.
Skillfulmanipulation has made asafetida a useful ingredient in fine perfumes.It is still regarded a valuable medicinal in Europe, Near andFar East. As a condiment, it is recommended only to the heartyand the brave. in Persia asafetida was used as a condiment andcalled the 'food of the gods'. |
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