Abstract
Background: Asafoetida is dried latex that is extracted from the taproot of many species of Ferula, a perennial herb native to the East Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. It is also a common ingredient in some cuisines.
Objective: The goal of this manuscript is to survey on medicinal values and natural benefits of Asafoetida.
Methods: A literature search was conducted in Science Direct, Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Wiley Online Library, Springer, and Medline.
Results: The most important health benefits consist of reducing bloating, helping to relieve asthma, lower blood pressure and menstrual pain, as well as treating headaches, insect bites, indigestion, and as a laxative. It is good for diabetic people, treats nerve disorders, helps fight free radicals, aids in reducing acne, treats corns and calluses, and reduces hair loss.
Conclusion: This review article allowed verifying Asafoetida as sources of compounds with valuable nutritional and bioactive properties with great incorporation into foods with functional properties.
Keywords: Medicinal plant, health benefits, asthma, anticancer, headaches, natural products.
Current Nutrition & Food Science
Title:Asafoetida, Natural Medicine for Future
Volume: 17 Issue: 9
Author(s): Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian*, Wenli Sun and Qi Cheng
Affiliation:
- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081,China
Keywords: Medicinal plant, health benefits, asthma, anticancer, headaches, natural products.
Abstract:
Background: Asafoetida is dried latex that is extracted from the taproot of many species of Ferula, a perennial herb native to the East Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. It is also a common ingredient in some cuisines.
Objective: The goal of this manuscript is to survey on medicinal values and natural benefits of Asafoetida.
Methods: A literature search was conducted in Science Direct, Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Wiley Online Library, Springer, and Medline.
Results: The most important health benefits consist of reducing bloating, helping to relieve asthma, lower blood pressure and menstrual pain, as well as treating headaches, insect bites, indigestion, and as a laxative. It is good for diabetic people, treats nerve disorders, helps fight free radicals, aids in reducing acne, treats corns and calluses, and reduces hair loss.
Conclusion: This review article allowed verifying Asafoetida as sources of compounds with valuable nutritional and bioactive properties with great incorporation into foods with functional properties.
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Shahrajabian Hesam Mohamad *, Sun Wenli and Cheng Qi , Asafoetida, Natural Medicine for Future, Current Nutrition & Food Science 2021; 17 (9) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210222161609
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210222161609 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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