Apart from being one of the tastiest spices, hing is also one of the healthiest. Its medicinal and therapeutic uses had been known to us for hundreds of years.
Not only known in practice but many medical journals, scriptures, travelogues, lifestyle books, and novels describe its benefits.
It is loaded with dietary fiber and carbohydrates which improves metabolism and makes digestion of your food much easier.
Before modern medical practices, it was one of the main remedies for treating gut-related issues. And it still is an important one for Ayurvedic and Unani practitioners.
So coming to the point here is what you can get from hing-
IMPROVES DIGESTION
A much-known benefit of Hing is that it improves your digestion for sure. What the hell you may have eaten it could help you to digest anything. If you suffer from indigestion you could take hing in the form of hing chaas, hingwati, or churan after eating your meal.
HELPS IN PREVENTING FLATULENCE
Hing helps in the passing of gas from the digestive tract in the form of farts. That’s why it is highly recommended for digestive-related issues.
ABDOMINAL AND STOMACH PAIN
It is a common saying that if you rub Hing water near your belly button it could give you relief from abdominal pain.
KEEPS STOMACH AND GUT INFECTIONS AWAY
People who eat Hing on regular basis are said to have a reduced risk of stomach infections and other gut-related issues. Its anti-microbial properties are said to have been the reason for so.
RELIEF FROM RESPIRATORY ISSUES
Hing has anti-inflammatory properties which make it useful to get relief from respiratory problems such as bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.
It is very helpful in reducing symptoms of certain types of allergies and flu also.
FERTILITY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Hing has erogenous properties hence it stimulates hormonal activity which in turn helps in improving overall reproductive health to an extent. It helps to improve fertility in both males and females.
RELIEF FROM COUGH AND COLD
Hing has anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties hence it helps to reduce mucus resulting in relief from nasal and chest congestion.
Hing smoke(Hing ki dhooni) is one of the best remedies in Unani medicinal practice to give relief from nazla and the common cold and cough.
TREATS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Hing is said to have an edge in treating this digestive issue. Being raambaan for gut health and rich in dietary fiber, hing helps in getting good bowels by ensuring the clear passage of feces.
HEALS WOUND FASTER
Eating hing helps to heal wounds faster. You could add hing to your khichdi, daliya, etc to get its utmost benefits.
In the medieval period hing oil and hing extract was used widely to heal the wounds of wounded soldiers fastly.
ACIDITY AND GAS
Being Alkaline in nature hing gives relief from Gas and Acidity naturally. But excessive hing could stimulate acidic reflux.
GOOD FOR YOUR HEART HEALTH
Hing has anti-coagulant properties which prevent artery-blocking. It is also said to have helped in reducing high blood pressure. It has the presence of coumarins and it also helps to reduce bad cholesterol.
Hing also helps to improve pancreatic health and control the release of insulin from the pancreas thus controlling diabetes. Rich in potassium and dietary fiber it helps in maintaining overall heart health.
MENSTRUAL HEALTH
Hing helps in giving relief from menstrual cramps, it is also said to treat irregular periods. Having anti-coagulant properties it helps in preventing blood clotting during periods.
Hing helps during menstrual pain and mood swings. Also, it balances several hormones thus regulating the menstrual cycle of a Woman.
RELIEF FROM INSECT BITE
Being anti-inflammatory in nature hing provides relief from insect bites and mosquito bites. It reduces pain and swelling too.
Rub Hing water over the affected area or use natural hing oil to get relief from an insect bite.
RELIEF FROM PAIN
Hing is a kind of natural painkiller. Its medicinal properties help to reduce various pain such as headaches, stomach pain, menstrual pain, etc.
Being anti-depressant in nature, it helps to give relief from stress and migraine related pain.
TREAT HYSTERIA
In the middle ages, it was widely used among people to treat hysteria due to its pungent smell and taste.
STRENGTHENS BONES
As Hing is rich in calcium and iron so it is said to strengthen bones and joints. Hing taken along with lukewarm water for a period of time is said to have increased the strength of bones.
HELPS IN REDUCING BELLY FAT
Regular intake of hing helps in reducing belly fat by clearing intestines. Hing, as prescribed by ayurvedic practitioners, could help in cleaning dead feces present in the intestines.
Also, the presence of dietary fiber helps in better digestion of food as well as an increase in metabolism which helps in burning the accumulated and unused fat in the belly.
All these are the main benefits of Hing known so far. Apart from these hing have many other benefits as well such as skin benefits and removal of dead cells etc.
Research are going on, and you may hope for many other benefits of this magical spice.