Asafoetida is a spice that comes from the sap of a plant's roots. It has a very strong and pungent smell, similar to garlic and onion. It is commonly used in cooking to add flavor to dishes.
Take a pinch of ASAFOETIDA powder, add a drop of water to it, make it into a paste.Apply this paste on the skin around the umbilicus, in a circular motion.Baby is relieved from pain within seconds.Asafoetida is an antiflatulant, time tested remedy for colic. (babycenter.com)
Add asafoetida powder and yogurt mix in it. (litebite.in)
I have added a generous pinch of asafoetida as I have done away with onion and garlic. (sailusfood.com)