Asafoetida

Ferula assa-foetida

Family: Apiaceae Evidence: C powdercapsule

Pungent resin used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. Powerful carminative for gas, bloating, and colic. Anti-spasmodic for IBS. Smells terrible raw but transforms when cooked in oil.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy (emmenagogue). Bleeding disorders. IBD.

Interactions

Blood thinners, antihypertensives.

Side Effects

Gas, diarrhea, headache. Strong sulfurous odor.

Allergy: Apiaceae allergy.
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