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Premium quality pure and fresh Asafoetida resin. Afghanistan.
Also known as "Devil's Dung and Hing,

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$6.00 - $75.00

Frequently asked questions

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Is this pure asafoetida or blended with fillers?

Yes, this is pure, unadulterated asafoetida resin. Multiple customers with culinary experience note it differs significantly from commercial powders, which typically contain wheat flour, gum Arabic, or guar gum. One professional chef with over a decade of experience confirmed this is a superior unadulterated exudate.

How strong is the smell?

The aroma is extremely pungent and potent—customers report smelling it even before opening the package. Multiple reviewers emphasize that a very small amount is needed, and one notes the strength is much greater than other products available commercially.

Will a small amount last a long time?

Yes. Multiple customers confirm that a little goes a long way, and one experienced chef emphasizes this point. The product's potency means you need only tiny quantities for culinary or incense use.

Is this suitable for use as incense?

Yes, many customers use it as incense and report positive experiences. The product is shipped in airtight tins to contain its strong aroma, and reviewers describe it as working well for this purpose.

How is it packaged?

The asafoetida is shipped in airtight tins to contain its extremely pungent smell. Customers praise the packaging and note they can detect the fragrance even before opening.

How fresh is this product?

Customers consistently describe it as fresh, fragrant, and potent—qualities that differentiate it from processed, aged commercial varieties. One repeat customer notes they have purchased it multiple times and find it consistently fresh.

Is this suitable for culinary use?

Yes. A professional chef with over a decade of experience confirmed this resin is far superior for cooking compared to commercial ground asafoetida. It is used as a digestive aid and condiment in cooking.

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This is the real deal. Fresh, pure and unadulterated. A little bit goes a long long way!

For the past few decades, I have only found processed Asafoetida on the market, usually, blended with gum Arabic or rice flour and other materials.

It is rare to find this quality of fresh, pure Asafoetida resin and to have an opportunity to work with the pure material right from the plant. I don't know if I can get a consistent supply of this resin, so I suggest you get it while I have it.

The aroma of Asafoetida resin is extremely pungent and strong and for this reason, it is shipped in airtight tins. It is often compared in aroma to a blend of sulphur and onions, However. Asafoetida has a much more complex and rich fragrance profile. In perfume, incense, medicine and magic, only a very small amount is needed. I have to point out here that the essential oil of Asafoetida is drab and non-descript compared to the fresh resin and does not do the plant justice. I imagine a tincture of the resin could deliver much more to a perfume blend.

"Ferula asafoetida is a herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family. It is oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizome and root of the plant. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. It is used in modern herbalism in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. It was at one time employed in the treatment of infantile pneumonia and flatulent colic. The gum resin is antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative. The volatile oil in the gum is eliminated through the lungs, making this an excellent treatment for asthma. The odour of asafoetida is imparted to the breath, secretions, flatus, and gastric eructations. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue and vermifuge. Asafoetida has also been used as a sedative. It also thins the blood and lowers blood pressure. It is widely used in India in food and as a medicine in Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda. Asafoetida has been held in great esteem among indigenous medicines, particularly in the Unani system from the earliest times."

The preceding paragraph is an excerpt from an excellent article about Asafoetida on NCBI. Rather than repeat or rehash what is already presented so well, I suggest you read the full article here-www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/ (You may have to copy and paste the link in your browser.

In Folk Magic traditions, Asafoetida is considered a powerful protective and banishing herb often used in magical incense blends and protective amulets. It is hot in nature and I believe ruled by Mars/Pluto/Scorpio from an Astrological point of view.

It is considered an aphrodisiac in some cultures and used to boost the libido.

Dan

Materials: Ferula Asafoetida, Hing, Devils Dung, Oleo Gum Resin.

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