In Ayurvedic medicine, hing is used to aid digestion and gas, as well as treat bronchitis and kidney stones. During the Middle Ages, some people wore the dried gum around their necks to help ward off infection and disease
Hing is loaded with a myriad of nutritional elements like carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, calcium, iron and an abundant host of volatile essential oils for skin health. It is extremely beneficial in the treatment of indigestion, respiratory problems, nervous problems, hypertension, menstrual cramps etc.
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