Ferula asafoetida is an oleo-gum-resin obtained from the exudates of the roots of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant, F. asafoetida. It is used widely all over the world as a flavoring spice in a variety of foods.
Asafoetida may help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. However, research is limited to animals . Potential anticancer effects. Animal and test-tube studies suggest that asafoetida may help stop the growth and spread of certain cancer cells, including breast and liver cancer.
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre in Pulwama has started trail of Hing (Ferula asafoetida) in the Jammu and Kashmir.