Asafoetida (Hing) is traditionally used as a carminative. Asafoetida is one of the most preferred asafoetida brands across the southern states. Asafoetida is the queen of spices and it enhances the food taste and serves as a digestive aid for humans. Minute quantities of Asafoetida (Hing) in food are beneficial for proper digestion. It is effective over various digestive disorders like flatulence, colic and stomach spasm, acidity, intestinal worms and digestive weakness.