Medical

asafoetida

Also found in: Dictionary, Encyclopedia.
(redirected from Assafoetida)

as·a·foetida

(as'ă-fet'i-dă)
A gum resin, the inspissated exudate from the root of Ferula foetida (family Umbelliferae); malodorous material used as a repellant against dogs, cats, and rabbits, and formerly used as an antispasmodic; in Asia, used as a condiment and flavoring agent.
Synonym(s): devil's dung.
[Pers. aza, mastic, + L. foetidus, fetid]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Hypoglycemic and Hyperinsulinemic Effects of Ferula Assafoetida On Diabetic Male Albino Rats.
The effect of low and high dose of ferula plant on ALT & AST activity, glucose and cholesterol levels in male albino rats
Khan 2012b.Antioxidant potential of various parts of Ferula assafoetida L.
In vivo Antioxidant Effect of Methanolic Extract of Afzelia africana Seed on Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Acute and Chronic Oxidative Injury in Rats
These plants are Ferula assafoetida and Mentha arvensis.
A survey of medicinal plants in two areas of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh including plants which can be used as functional foods
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.