Hing is the dried sap or gum resin obtained from the roots of ferula plants. It’s commonly dried, ground into a coarse, yellow powder, and used for either culinary or medicinal purposes. It’s distinct flavor and aroma can transform any boring dish. Considering its therapeutic and curative powers, hing is also referred to as the ‘Food of the Gods’.
Nutritional Content: Hing is loaded with fibre, potassium, calcium, abundant volatile essential oils for skin health. Hing contains carbohydrates and is a powerhouse of iron.
Improves digestion: Hing being rich in fibre aids in digestion. It provides relief from stomach problems like gastritis, bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence and promotes overall digestive health. Due to its anti – microbial properties, it prevents growth of flora in the intestines and reduces the chance of stomach infection.
Diabetes management: The essential nutrients present in hing control the release of insulin from the pancreatic cells, thereby reducing blood sugar levels in your body and keeping diabetes under control.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) : This is a chronic digestive condition that’s characterised by abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea or both. Due to its potential effects on digestion, hing helps in reducing symptoms associated with IBS.
Good antioxidant: Hing is a good source of antioxidants and protects the body from damage by free radicals. Helps in reducing inflammation and keeps immunity high.
Respiratory issues: Hing has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant properties and hence is useful in treating asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough and colds. It relieves chest congestion and removes excessive mucous. It helps in keeping the respiratory tract clear of pathogens.
Stress reliever: A pinch of hing is considered to be a great stress reducer
Menstrual cramps: Hing helps in soothing abdominal muscles and relieves pain from cramps.
Anemia: Being loaded with iron, hing is useful for Anaemia.
Beauty benefits: Hing is also useful for your skin due to its antioxidant properties. A pinch of hing can be mixed to some besan for a face pack.
Hing is also a great exfoliator for the scalp. Mixing it with curd and honey keeps your scalp moisturized for a long time.
Side effects:
It is unsafe to take hing by mouth if you are pregnant as it may cause miscarriage. A pinch of hing is enough. Use sparingly.
All the best and happy healing from Naturally Dimpi.