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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Asafoetida Hingu

Also known as: hing

Supreme anti-flatulent; makes beans and cabbage-family vegetables digestible for vata.

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Asafoetida — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Asafoetida — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily, Sharp, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Supreme anti-flatulent; makes beans and cabbage-family vegetables digestible for vata.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Always fry a small pinch in hot ghee or oil for a few seconds — raw hing is harsh; a little goes a long way.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • a pinch fried in ghee for every dal
  • beans and lentils
  • cabbage-family vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (large amounts)
  • Contraindication: pregnancy (medicinal doses)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Asafoetida

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 pinch (0g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Asafoetida

Cabbage Mung DalLunch · 51 min

Cabbage Mung Dal

Cabbage Mung Dal balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist with ghee. P...

Cabbage and Peas SabziLunch · 39 min

Cabbage and Peas Sabzi

Cabbage and Peas Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ...

Chana Dal with Bottle GourdLunch · 51 min

Chana Dal with Bottle Gourd

Chana Dal with Bottle Gourd balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist w...

Chana Dal Rice KitchariLunch · 53 min

Chana Dal Rice Kitchari

Chana Dal Rice Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm ...

Ajwain Cumin Legume MasalaSnack · 26 min

Ajwain Cumin Legume Masala

Ajwain Cumin Legume Masala is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it wit...

Cabbage Carrot Pea CurryLunch · 46 min

Cabbage Carrot Pea Curry

Cabbage Carrot Pea Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Urad Dal with CabbageLunch · 56 min

Urad Dal with Cabbage

Urad Dal with Cabbage pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm, c...

Hemanta Urad-Rice KitchariLunch · 53 min

Hemanta Urad-Rice Kitchari

Urad and a generous ghee measure make this a substantial early-winter kitchari. Vata: serve fully cooked and warm. Pitta...

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