Crude Drug: Asafoetida
Biological Source Ferula assa-foetida
Family Apiaceae
Official used part Dried oleo-gum-resin
Major Marker Constituent Ferulic acid; sulfur compounds
Constituentclass Resin/volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Carminative; flavoring
Drug Type Oleo-gum-resin
Scientific Name Ferula assa-foetida
Category Resins and balsams
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.