It’s native to Afghanistan and Iran, asafoetida is commonly used in Indian cuisine, where it’s referred to as hing.

As a seasoning, asafoetida is known for its strong, pungent odor, which is due to its high concentration of sulfur compounds.

Asafoetida has been found to be a good source of antioxidants.

Asafoetida is a plant that has a bad smell and tastes bitter. It is sometimes called "devil's dung."

People use asafoetida resin, a gum-like material, as medicine.