noun. the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic.
1. Noun, singular or mass If you're familiar with Middle Eastern or Indian dishes and spices, you may have heard of asafetida. 2. Particle Go Herbal Remedies recommends taking asafetida with clarified butter after frying both, accompanied by a glass of buttermilk or soup.
