| OTHER NAME: Asafetida, Assafoetida, Food of the Gods DEITY: None known ELEMENT: Fire GENDER: Masculine RULING PLANET: Mars ASSOCIATED COLOR: Red WARNINGS: Do not feed to a child with colic. Eating raw asafoetida herb has been known to induce symptoms such as nausea and vomiting in different patients. Additionally, the continuous and regular utilization of the herbal remedies made from the asafoetida over very long periods of time can induce irritation in the throat, it can lead to the accumulation of gas in the abdominal region, it can cause diarrhea, and it may also lead to the development of a distinct burning sensation during urination in patients. Pregnant women must avoid the use of this herb in any form during the term of pregnancy as possible side effects can disturb the pregnancy. The herb has been known to induce miscarriage, and it is also known to affect the periodicity of the menstrual cycle. MAGICKAL USE: Protection, gambling luck, power, employment. Often used as a banishing herb for incense in EXTREME cases of need (it will banish ANYTHING for quite a ways, including most of the coven/group usage). | For good luck spells, combine with: | | Herbs: | Allspice, bayberry, cabbage, caraway, heather, moss, parsley, peony, poppy, star anise, strawberry, vanilla bean, violet | | Stones: | Amber, amethyst, aventurine, apache tears, jade, lepidolite, tiger’s eye, turquoise | | Oils: | Orange oil, pine oil | For money spells, combine with: | | Herbs: | Almond, buckeye, comfrey, dill, garlic, honeysuckle, oak moss, tonka bean, vertivert | | Stones: | Aventurine, coal, calcite, goldstone, jade, mother of pearl, salt, opal | | Oils: | Allspice oil, basil oil, bergamot oil, cinnamon oil, cinquefoil oil, patchouli oil, pine oil |
MEDICINAL USE: A useful antidote for flatulence. It is also claimed to be useful for the treatment of bronchitis and hysteria. There are anecdotal evidence that strong stomach pains can be cured by taking asafoetida. Often prescribed to patients suffering from excruciating headaches. John Heinenman, in his book, "healing Herbs and Spices" reported that asafoetida was found effective for tension headaches. He put 1/8 teaspoon crumbled dried asafoetida in 1-1/2 cups hot water and let simmer for 15 minutes before drinking. People using this reported positive effects against tension headaches. It repels mosquitoes, gnats, and other insects. It is described as the ultimate insect repellant. (More effective by adding garlic to the mixture.) Rub small chunks of asafoetida over boots to keep away deadly snakes or vipers. ADDITIONAL WARNING: HERBS/OILS MAY REACT ADVERSELY WITH PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS OR WITH OTHER HERBS. SEEK ADVICE FROM A PROFESSIONAL. SEVERAL HERBS ARE POISIONOUS. ALWAYS RESEARCH BEFORE USE. We CAN NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM THE USE OF HERBS OR OILS. PLEASE SEE CONDITIONS OF USE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HERB/OIL USE. | 
