It is obtained from the dried resin of the roots of Ferula plants, which are mainly found in Iran and Afghanistan. India imports raw asafoetida and processes it for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Analyzing nearly 270,000 seed plant species worldwide, the research highlights the roles of environmental conditions and dispersal barriers in influencing global plant diversity. The results were ...

Hing, or asafoetida, is a spice known for its digestive health benefits, including relief from bloating, gas, and constipation. It promotes healthy digestion, reduces acid reflux, and improves ...

University College London, the University of Central Lancashire, Ege University, and other institutions have discovered that ...

Feb. 12, 2025 — Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost.

Tuberosa flowers (Pueraria tuberose) contain bioactive compounds that have shown potential in reducing cancer cell growth ...

They confirmed the plant as both a new species and a new genus, and identified it as a member of the sunflower family, according to the research, which was published Feb. 18 in the journal PhytoKeys.