Guest guest Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 http://www.planetherbs.com/articles/asafoetida.html for info good and side effects of asafoetida and also, COMMON NAME Asafoetida or Asafetida LATIN NAME Ferula foetida FAMILY NAME Apiaceae ALIAS NAMES Devils dung, Asant PLANT PARTS USED Resin ACTIONS / CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS ACTIONS & PROPERTIES CONSTITUENTS Anticoagulant Ferula acid Antiseptic Terpenes Antispasmodic Coumarines Anti-Oxidant Carminative Expectorant Hypotensive Sedative WARNINGS: Un cooked product will cause nausea and vomiting. Use (cooked) over long periods of time may cause alliaceous eructations, throat irritation, gas, diarrhea and burning urination. Avoid use while pregnant, may affect the menstrual cycle and is known to be an abortifacient. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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