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Hing has been used in the Indian kitchen for years which is very special and beneficial for health. It can be used as a remedy for digestive ailments such as gas, flatulence, bloating and abdominal distension.
Hing is a resin obtained from the Ferula Assa Foetida plant’s roots and has a distinct pungent smell and a bitter taste due to the presence of sulphur compounds.
However, this is the mass ingredient for the Indian as well as a western culture due to its advantages. It is widely used in medicines. The volatile oil is the main active constituent of hing, responsible for its therapeutic significance.
Hing is also loaded with an array of nutrients like carbs, fibre, potassium, calcium and iron which further add up to their medicinal properties.
Here are the many health benefits of hing
Good for digestion:
Hing has a dietary fibre due to which is good for the digestive stimulant and supports bowel movements. The acid produced in the stomach gets increased and also clears the liver role of secretion of bile salts. It also enhances the better digestion of carbs, proteins, fats which automatically improves appetite and indigestion problems.
It cures Respiratory disorders
Hing is a natural expectorant that supports the removal of excess mucus, which gives relief from chest congestion and cough. The phytochemical compounds in hing reduce the inflammation of the inner lining of the bronchial tubes, which treats respiratory illness ailments like bronchitis and asthma.
An antidote for Headaches
Hing has strong properties named antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which help in relaxing the throbbing blood vessels in the head. Moreover, they act as an antidepressant and make stress free.
It can lower Cholesterol and atherosclerosis levels
Hing helps reduce cholesterol levels by improving the metabolism of the body. Inflammation of blood vessels develops the illness named atherosclerosis and cholesterol plaque which destroys the health, but if we consume hing then it will lower the risk of diseases.
Regulates High blood pressure
Hing is a good source of potassium, which balances the effects of sodium, hence proving to be effective in maintaining blood pressure. Hing soothes the arteries and blood vessels from any kind of stress and it regulates the blood flow throughout the body. The blood circulation automatically controls the blood pressure level and prevents injuries to the arteries and blood vessels. The compound named Coumarin is present in hing treat blood clotting within the arteries thereby reducing the high blood pressure.
