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	US Dispensatory, 1918: Asafoetida. Asafetida. Gum Asafetida. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The ordinary asafetida of the Indian bazaars is known in the superior grade as Hing, in the inferior grade as Hingra.
		Asafetida is sometimes kept in a powdered state, but this is objectionable, as the drug is thus necessarily weakened by the loss of volatile oil, and is more liable to adulteration.
		For this purpose the emulsion of asafetida in the proportion of from one-half to one fluidounce to a pint of water may be employed.
	www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/eclectic/usdisp/ferula-asaf.html (3405 words)

	British Pharmaceutical Codex 1911: ASAFETIDA, B.P. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		—Asafetida is used as an expectorant in chronic bronchitis, and as a carminative in flatulence.
		Tincture of asafetida, 3.12; mucilage of starch, to 100.
		Asafetida, 5 grains; liquid extract of cascara sagrada, 10 minims; ammonium carbonate, 4 grains; with infusion of valerian, in 1 fluid ounce.
	www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/eclectic/bpc1911/ferula-asaf.html (950 words)

	ASAFETIDA - LoveToKnow Article on ASAFETIDA
		Fresh incisions are made as rc ng as the sap continues to flow, a period which varies according h the size and strength of the plant.
		A freshly-exposed surface pi asafetida has a translucent, pearly-white appearance, but it e~ ion darkens in the air, becoming first pink and finally reddish- hi rown.
		Asafetida is found in commerce iti lump or in tear, the latter being the purer form, in ie nervous system.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AS/ASAFETIDA.htm (1670 words)

	Cooking With Kurma - Glossary
		Asafetida, also known as hing, is extracted from the stems of these giant perennial plants that grow wild in Central Asia, especially Northern Iran and Afghanistan.
		Asafetida is also a digestive agent and is used, among other things, for alleviating toothache and as an antidote for opium.
		To cook with asafetida, small quantities of the powdered form are sauteed in a little slightly hot oil or ghee, before adding to a variety of savoury dishes, adding a delicious flavour reminiscent of a mixture of shallots and garlic.
	www.kurma.net /glossary/g1.html (352 words)

	Asafetida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		To make the drug asafetida, the fleshy roots of mature plants are partially uncovered and then scored, yielding from the scarifications over time an oleo-fun-resin exudate which dries slowly on the root and is scraped off and collected.
		Asafetida is a most pungent substance: once smelled, never forgotten.
		The history of Asafetida in world trade is a story of adulteration.
	www.chatlink.com /~herbseed/Asafetida.html (246 words)

	Spice Pages: Asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida, asafoetida, hing)
		Dried asafetida consists mostly of a resin (25 to 60% of the total mass, 60% of which are esters of ferula acid) and a complex carbon hydrate part (25 to 30%).
		The horrible smell of fresh asafetida indeed justifies the name “devil's dung”; when I first heard of asafetida's culinary use, I suspected that the person claiming that asafetida was a spice in Indian cooking was pulling my leg (I knew the smell from previous experience).
		Asafetida is a good example for the overlapping of culinary and medicinal use of a plant.
	www-ang.kfunigraz.ac.at /%7Ekatzer/engl/Feru_ass.html (1041 words)

	Herbs & Oils-Hello Indya- Ayurveda, Unani, Herbal medicines, India, Henna, Honey, essential oils, Online Consultation, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The odour of Asafetida is stronger and more tenacious than that of the onion, the taste is bitter and acrid; the odour of the gum resin depends on the volatile oil.
		Asafetida is admittedly the most adulterated drug on the market.
		The Thibetan Asafetida (Narthex Asafetida) is closely allied to the Ferulas.
	www.helloindya.com /herb_oils/herb_asafetida.htm (574 words)

	Classics - Culbreth - Materia Medica and Pharmacology - F
		GUM-RESIN (asafetida), in soft mass, semi-liquid, irregular pliable masses composed of agglutinated tears of variable size imbedded in yellowish-brown matrix, or in loose ovoid tears, 1-4 Cm.
		-- Asafetida has been known in the East from early times and much studied since 1687; plants endure many years, producing each spring simply a crop of radical leaves but finally a scape with flowers and then die; the oldest are most productive, none being cut until the 5th year.
		Stimulant, carminative, tonic, nervine (resembles musk and valerian), antispasmodic; hysteria, female nervousness, epilepsy, chlorosis, amenorrhea, hypochondriasis, often combined with asafetida in nervous troubles, with iron and arsenic in chlorosis.
	www.meridianinstitute.com /echerb/Files/classics/culbre1/culb-f.html (3011 words)

	Herbal Contraceptive of the Ancient World
		Asafetida, managed to survive and is used today to give Worcestershire sauce its distinctive aroma.
		Crude alcohol extracts of asafetida and a related plant (Ferula orientalis) were found to inhibit implantation of fertilized eggs in rats by 40% (asafetida) and 50% (F. orientalis).
		In 1963, the resin from asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida) was found to be effective in humans as a contraceptive and for inducing early abortion.
	www.sisterzeus.com /Silphio.htm (726 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Asafetida - Herb Profile and Information
		A very fine variety of Asafetida is obtained from the leaf bud in the centre of the root, but this does not come into European commerce, and is only used in India, where it is known in the Bazaars as Kandaharre Hing.
		---Medicinal Action and Uses---The odour of Asafetida is stronger and more tenacious than that of the onion, the taste is bitter and acrid; the odour of the gum resin depends on the volatile oil.
		It is much used in India and Persia in spite of its offensive odour as a condiment and is thought to exercise a stimulant action on the brain.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/a/asafe070.html (596 words)

	Herb Database + Images - Asafetida
		One final note: many plants were used for a wide range of illnesses in the past, but be aware that many of the historical uses have proven to be ineffective for the problems to which they were applied.
		It was often mixed with inferior asafetida as well as red clay, sand, stones and gypsum in an effort to increase its weight and thereby gain added profits.
		Equal parts asafetida, caraway, long pepper, fl pepper, cumin, omum seeds and rock salt; sprinkled on food to eliminate gas and bloat.
	earthnotes.tripod.com /asafetida.htm (946 words)

	Cooking Glossary
		Asafetida (also known as asafoetida) is used sparingly in Mid-Eastern cuisines.
		Unlike many spices, which are actually seeds, asafetida is derived from a milky sap found in the stalk of a large fennel-like plant.
		Asafetida was commonly used in harmony with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves.
	www.cooking.com /advice/adgloss.asp?Keywords=&Item=&LBound=46&UBound=50&CurrentPg=10&Letter=&GlossType= (547 words)

	Asafetida - Indian Foods Company (Product Description)
		Asafetida or asafetida is the dried latex (oleo-gum-resin) exuded from the living rhizome, rootstock or taproot of an umbelliferous plant of varied species.
		Use a pinch in your vegetables and in lentils and beans.
		Asafetida was popular in Roman times and is now used extensively in all of the regional cuisines of India.
	store.indianfoodsco.com /grocery/ProdDesc.cfm?itemid=AJSP005&Description=Asafetida (371 words)

	Pioneer Medicine, the Hughes Apothecary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Aloes: Tea made from leaves of the aloes plant was taken in small doses as a laxative and remedy for hemorrhoids.
		Asafetida: A small amount of asafetida tied in a cloth bag and hung around a child's neck kept communicable diseases away.
		Asafetida could also be rolled into pills and given for to relieve nervousness and spasms or convulsions.
	www.pcu.net /web/sorensen/utah/pioneer_medicine.htm (827 words)

	Suvir Saran: Awards and Affiliations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Suvir: A little known spice outside India, asafetida is a dried, resin like substance obtained from the rhizomes of the giant fennel.
		Asafetida seems to have been a much prized Roman cooking ingredient.
		It was imported from Persia and the juice of both stem and root was used.
	www.suvir.com /asksuvir.html (1136 words)

	Herbal Remedies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A resinous gum from a perennial plant, Asafetida or hing is a much-used spice in Indian homes.
		Mix a large pinch of the powder or a small piece of the gum with two teaspoons of honey, a quarter teaspoon of white onion juice and one teaspoon of betel-leaf juice and take three times daily.
		An emulsion of two grams of asafetida in 120 ml of water can be given as an enema if oral administration is not advisable.
	www.indolink.com /Health/Herbal/asafetid.html (338 words)

	Amudha's Tamil Cooking Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Fry the dhals, dry chilly and asafetida in some oil and grind it along with the tamarind and salt.
		Dry the dhals, dry chilly and asafetida in some oil and grind along with the salt, tamarind and green chilly.
		Fry the dhal, pepper and asafetida and then the ginger and grind into a fine paste along with the salt and tamarind.
	tamilcooking.homestead.com /files/thu2.html (449 words)

	Resins_2
		Prepared by macerating asafetida 1 in 5 of alcohol.
		It has been employed as an expectorant and, in combination with asafetida, as a pill in the treatment of nervous disorders.
		Each contains galbanum 1 gr., asafetida 1 gr., and myrrh 1 gr., massed with syrup of liquid glucose.
	www.herbdatanz.com /resins_2.htm (1378 words)

	Seafood
		of oil and add curry leaves, cumin, mustard and asafetida and fry till the mustard seeds start to splutter then add the onions and fry till they are golden in color.
		of oil and add curry leaves, cumin, mustard and asafetida and fry till the mustard seeds start to splutter then add ginger garlic and fry for a minute.
		Of oil and heat when oil is hot add Asafetida, Curry Leaves, dry red chilies,, fennel seeds,cumin seeds, mustard seeds and fry till mustard seeds start to splutter then and onions and fry till onions turn golden in color then to it add Tomatoes and fry till tomatoes become soft like a paste.
	www.geocities.com /lchittajallu/Seafood.html (1609 words)

	gujarat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Boil the dal and the peanuts in a pressure cooker till soft.
		Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, garlic, asafetida and finally, the boiled dal.
		To make the dhokli, mix the flour, salt, turmeric, chilli powder, asafetida and a little oil and make a stiff dough with water.
	members.rediff.com /chefvinookanth/gujarat.htm (221 words)

	Indiatastes Recipe Board
		of solid Asafetida, fry until the Dhal is golden brown, add the Salt, Turmeric Pwd, Chillie Pwd, grated Ginger, broken cashewnuts & fry for a few mins on low flame (don't let the Turmeric & Chillie pwd burn); Boil for 15/20 mins.
		Put the finely chopped green chillies, ginger, salt, turmeric pwd, lime juice in a bowl stir well & sprinkle over the cooked Rice & stir gently with fork until the grains are coated - keep aside.
		Fry the 1 ½ tspn each of Mustard Seeds & Urud Dhal, add the Asafetida, Curry leaves few when the Urud Dhal stars turning brown, add the grated coconut & fry till the grated Coconut turns a golden brown — add this too, to the Rice & stir gently till all the grains are coated.
	www.indiatastes.com /cgi-bin/forum/recipeboard.cgi?forum_name=main_forum&message_number=1534 (2235 words)

	Bharatbeat.com - Dr.Maami - useful health tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		By taking this powder daily after meal along with water cures burning sensation of the eyes, water falling from the eyes, reddishness of the eyes, dimness of the eyes.
		· Boil sesame oil along with little asafetida and when it cools down put few drops of this oil in the ear to relieve pain.
		By giving little asafetida from it to the pregnant lady along with ghee or or with water cures giddiness and stops stomach pain.
	www.bharatbeat.com /drmaami.html (3563 words)

	Vegetarian Recipes Around the World - Mushrooms with Cumin Asafetida.
		a generous pinch ground asafetida or 1/8 inch lump
		Heat oil in a 2 3 quart pot over a medium heat put in the asafetida, it will sizzle and expand in 5 secs.and as soon as they darken (10-15secs) add the red peppers, stir once and add the turmeric and the mushrooms.
		Stir the mushrooms for 30 secs, add the tomato sauce and 1 pint of water and the salt, cover and lower the heat, simmering gently for 15-20 minutes.
	www.ivu.org /recipes/indian-veg/mushrooms-with.html (150 words)

	Amudha's Tamil Cooking Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		To the tamarind juice, add the salt, rasam powder, cut tomato, asafetida and the curry leaves and over a medium heat, boil the mixture.
		Crush the tomato in 1 1/2 cups water and add the rasam powder, salt and asafetida to that.
		Fry the other dhals, pepper, chilly and asafetida in some oil and make into a fine paste along with the jeeragam.
	tamilcooking.homestead.com /files/ras2.html (772 words)

	NOW Magazine Online Edition: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A powdered gum resin that gives many Indian dishes a unique garlicky onion flavour, asafetida is either loved or loathed.
		Performance artist/chef Gordon W clued me into this indispensable stuff years ago, and the small plastic container of asafetida I bought back then at House of Spice (190 Augusta, 416-593-9724) has hardly been dented.
		When the oil is hot, add a pinch of asafetida (about 1/8 tsp) and let it sizzle for 5 seconds, followed by 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (letting them brown another 5 to 10 seconds) and finally 2 crumbled, dried red chilies, which will quickly change colour.
	www.nowtoronto.com /issues/2002-07-18/goods_foodsecret_p.html (274 words)

	Ayurvedic Saffron and Asparagus Stew: Cancer RD Recipe Page
		I pursued getting this recipe and permission to reprint it for all of you because I could discern that it contained ingredients that I had not tasted before.
		Warning - don't be alarmed when you open the bottle of asafetida.
		Add the ghee, saffron, cumin, fenugreek, leek, and asafetida and cook until the leek has softened, about 2 minutes.
	www.dianadyermsrd.com /recipes/ayurvedicasparagusstew1.htm (486 words)

	Asafetida (Basic Spices) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Asafetida is a dried resin like substance obtained from the rhizomes of several species of fetida or giant fennel.
		Powdered asafetida has a strong, unpleasant smell close to the smell of pickled garlic.
		However, when fried lightly, it adds wonderful aroma and taste to the food.
	www.kusumspices.com /Asafetida.html (65 words)

	Govarahana Lila's Favourites
		Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add asafetida, remove as soon as is golden brown.
		In a non-stick frying pan heat the oil, add asafetida, when is golden brown lower the heat to very low,, add the cauliflower slices flat, don’t stack them, you may have to cook them some at time..
		When spinach and panir are cool enough to handle, mix them in large bowl, add all the cheeses, nutmeg, coriander, 2 teaspoons of asafetida, and salt to taste.
	www.mediarama.com /sanga/html/recipes/recipes2.htm (1831 words)

	ask kurma
		Also, I've learned that too much asafetida can be unpleasant and ruin a dish.
		Add asafetida with it and a very similar texture and flavour is produced.
		For cooked dishes where a bulk cooked onion feel is required, I fry very thin slices of fresh fennel bulb with olive oil and asafetida until it cooks down like onion.
	kurma.net /faq/ask51.html (503 words)

	Parthian Cuisine
		The gum resin, an extract of asafetida, was present for many years in European pharmacology and is still used in the Middle East.
		Thus asafetida, if the botanists are correct, is the same laser parthicum used by Romans from Pliny's time onwards, and asafetida is easily available in Indian groceries as "hing".
		Read more about silphium, laser and asafetida at From Silphium to Asafoetida: A Tale of two Ancient spices.
	www.parthia.com /parthia_cuisine.htm (1605 words)

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