Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Asafetida |
| Botanical Name |
Umbelliferae, Ferula foetida regel |
| System Affected |
colic, stomach, expectorant, diuretic, worms, brain |
| Properties |
colic in infants (excessive stomach air); enema for infants. prevents miscarriage, stimulates ovarian activity. stimulant for brain, nervous system. expectorant, diuretic, stimulates persperation & and menstrual flow, tonic, laxative. aphrodisiac, expells intestinal worms ciculation, raises blood pressure |
| Description |
gum resin of the rhizome |
| Origin |
Persia, Afghanistan, India |
| Notes |
Also called: Devil' Dung, Food Of The Gods |
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