Asafoetida vs Echinophora Platyloba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Asafoetida

Ferula asafoetida

Digestive

Echinophora platyloba

Digestive

Asafoetida

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Echinophora Platyloba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pungent resinous gum from Iranian giant fennel, used extensively in Ayurvedic and Persian cuisine medicine.

Aromatic herb native to Iran used in Persian traditional medicine as a digestive, carminative, and antispasmodic herb.

Active Compounds

ferulic acid, farnesiferol A, farnesiferol B, assaresinotannol, umbelliferone

phthalides, essential oils, coumarins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive stimulant for colic, Antispasmodic, Anthelmintic, Historical use for epilepsy

digestive disorders, flatulence, antispasmodic, diuretic, menstrual pain

Modern Uses

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Antimicrobial, Antiepileptic research

carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

200–600 mg powder daily

3–5g herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Bleeding disorders, Concurrent anticoagulants

pregnancy high doses, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Strong odor, GI irritation at high doses, Skin irritation topically

mild digestive upset, mild photosensitivity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E