Lion Asafoetida Hing (Mvuje) Powder

Hing/Mvuje Powder
Hing POWDER FOR HEALTH & BEAUTY 
HEALTH 

Mvuje or hing makes for an indispensable part of the Indian cuisine, especially in curries and dals. It is a latex gum extracted from various species of a perennial herb known as ferula. Its distinct flavour and aroma can transform any boring dish. Moreover, it has long been known for the health benefits it has to offer. It has a prominent place in traditional medicine; thanks to its carminative, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, sedative and diuretic properties.

1. Helps Reduce Bloating And Other Stomach Problems Mvuje or hing is an age-old medicine for stomach problems including gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal worms and flatulence; thanks to its anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate such health issues. Consume a dash of hing on a daily basis by adding it into gravies and dals. Another option is to dissolve some hing in water and drink it daily.
2. Helps Relieve Asthma Hing may also help in relieving respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis, dry cough, et al due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antìbiotic effects. It also helps in relieving chest congestion and releasing phlegm. All you need to do is to prepare a paste using asafoetida and water and apply on your chest. You can also mix asafoetida and dry ginger powder along with some honey. Consume this mixture to get relief from respiratory issues.
4. May Relieve Menstrual Pain Periods are a nightmare for most women; however, Mvuje may come to your rescue by alleviating the menstrual pain and cramps in the lower abdomen and back. Being a natural blood thinner, it helps blood flow smoothly without hampering any part of your body. It also boosts progesterone secretion that promotes easy blood flow, thus providing relief from pain. Mix a pinch of asafoetida, fenugreek powder and a pinch of salt in a cup of buttermilk and consume it during periods.
5. Reduces Headaches Asafoetida has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, which in turn reduces headaches. All you need to do is to heat a pinch of asafoetida in some water. Drink this solution a couple of times in a day to see effective results.
6. Can Heal Insect Bites And Stings Hing acts as a natural antidote for insect bites and stings. All you need to do is to mix garlic and hing paste and apply on the affected area.

ASAFOETIDA POWDER FOR BEAUTY 

1. Helps Reduce Acne Its anti-inflammatory properties work together to reduce acne production. Whereas, its anti-bacterial properties inhibit the growth of pimples and rashes. All you need to do is to add multani mitti and rose water along with a dash of hing in a bowl. Mix the ingredients and apply it on the affected area.
2. Helps Bring A Glow On Your Face Hing helps increase the supply of oxygen to facial tissues that gives your skin a radiant glow. Mix asafoetida with water or rose water to form a paste; you can add some sandalwood powder too. Apply this on your face regularly to get effective results.

3. Acts As A Good Hair Conditioner Hing can do wonders for dry and frizzy hair; thanks to its moisturising properties. Make a hair mask using yogurt, almond oil and hing and apply on your hair. Leave it for an hour before washing it off with lukewarm water.
How To Make An Anti-Wrinkle Face Mask?Mix fuller’s earth (Multani Mitti Powder) and honey in a bowl and add a few drops of rose water to it.Sprinkle Hing to the mixture and beat well to form a thin paste.Apply on face and massage for 15 minutes.This amazing face mask offers freedom from wrinkles and age spots. It has the power to make you look 10 years less from your actual age.