Hing or Asafoetida also called devil’s dung, stinking gum, a is the dried latex or oleogum resin exuded from the taproots of perennial herbs. Asafoetida plant grows to about 6-8 feet high and has a perennial fusiform root from which the commercial product is extraccted. Plant type – Perennial herb Harvest – Resin present in roots Taste – Bitter Color – Yellowish-white changing to reddish-brown Uses – To flavour curries, soups, sauces and pickles etc. Medicinal uses- For treating asthma, gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal parasites etc.