Ferula foetida Regel.

Ferula foetida Regel. is also known as Ferula scorodosma Bentley and Trimen, Scorodosma foetidum Bunge belongs to Umbelliferae family.

The English names for this herb are Asafoetida, Davils Dung, Gum Ferula, Gum Foetida.

The Urdu names for this herb are Halteet, Heng, Hiltit, Hing, Hinghi, Ushi, Vaghayani .

Warning: If taken for a long period even in moderate doses, it gives rise alliaceous eructation, acrid irritation in the throat,flatulence,diarrhoea and burning in the urine .The volatile oil is rapidly excreted and may be found in urine,milk and sweat. Following its use, body may emit bad smell.The gum may induce dermatitis.

Description

Ferula foetida Regel.. Perennial herb; leaves 2-4 pinnatifid or 2-4 pinnate; Umbels compound; flowers yellow often polygamous; Calyx teeth obsolete, petals ovate, obtuse, or emerginate; fruit orbicular or ellipsoid, much compressed dorsally; lateral ridges winged, dorsal and intermediate filiform or obscure, vittae broad, usually occupying the whole furrow, and as long as the carpel; seed much dorsally compressed, inner surface plane.187' Asafoetida is an oleo-gum resin obtained by incision from the living rhizome and root of F. narthex Bioss; F. foetida Regel, and other species of Ferula

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Ferula foetida Regel.'s Gum Resin are Alimentary tract stimulant, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-coagulant, Anti-flatulent, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Laxative for Phlegm , Nervine Stimulant, Non-Steriodal Antiinflammatory, Pulmonary Stimulant, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Ferula foetida Regel.'s Leaves are Carminative, Diaphoretic.

Indications

The indications of Ferula foetida Regel.'s Gum Resin are Whooping Cough, Pneumonia, Chronic Bronchitis, Hysteria, Dental Pain, Hepatic Disorders, Hemicrania, Habitual Abortion, Nervous Disorder, Loss of Appetite, Asthma, Griping, Nervous Palpitation, Spasmodic Cough, Obstinate Cough, Spleen Ailments, Dental Caries.

The indications of Ferula foetida Regel.'s Leaves are Griping, Improve voice.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Ferula foetida Regel. are 2nd order, dry, 4th order, warm .

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Gum Resin of Ferula foetida Regel. is Strong Alliaceous.

Taste: Gum Resin: Bitter,Acrid.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.020 – 1.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

MENSOFARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Ferula foetida Regel..

Substitutes

The substitute of Ferula foetida Regel. is Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Ferula foetida Regel. are Essential Oil, Ferulic Acid, Gum, Hexenyl Disulphide, Hexenyl Sulphide, Pirene, Resins.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Ferula foetida Regel. are Berberis aristata DC., Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pimpinella anisum Linn., Punica granatum Linn. (Fruit).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ferula foetida Regel.. (work in progress)