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Supplementation in rats tend to use 200-400 mg/kg of the gum or oleoresin, which leads to an estimated human dosage of:
- 2,200-4,400 mg for a 150 lb person
- 2,900-5,800 mg for a 200 lb person
- 3,600-7,300 mg for a 250 lb person
These are estimated human dosages based on the animal research, and it is not known if they are the optimal human doses or not. *
Asafoetida has been used for thousands of years to give flavor to dishes. In fact, ancient Romans used to store it in jars along with pine nuts to be used as a seasoning.
Today, ground asafoetida powder, often labeled as hing, can be found online as well as at some Indian grocery stores.
If you follow a gluten-free diet, make sure to look for hing powder that’s blended with rice flour instead of wheat.
For culinary uses of hing powder, it’s recommended to incorporate it into hot oil or another source of fat to help reduce its sulfurous flavor and smell.
In Indian cuisine, hing powder is often paired with other spices like turmeric or cumin to provide a savory, umami flavor to lentil- or vegetable-based dishes. In France, it’s sometimes used to add a boost of flavor to steaks.
As a supplement, asafoetida is available in capsule form. While one study found 250 mg twice per day helped reduce indigestion, overall research on what’s a safe and effective dose is lacking. *
