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Rare! Fresh Bitter Asafoetida tears. Ferula foetida-Asafoetida resin. Afghanistan.

There are 2 types of Asafoetida used in Asia and the Mediterranean, Sweet Asafoetida, used as a spice and condiment for food, and Bitter Asafoetida used for medicine. After purchasing the Sweet Asafoetida, I was so impressed with the quality I decided to try the Bitter Asafoetida. I was not at all disappointed!!

What a unique aroma!! Unmistakeably the aroma of Asafoetida, but with a sweet fragrant twist.

The odd thing is, from an aromatic point of view, Bitter Asafoetida is much sweeter than Sweet Asafoetida! Bitter Asafoetida lacks the sharp pungency of the Sweet variety and has some lovely, candy-like sweet notes. However, to the taste, it is indeed much bitterer! Which limits its use to medicine, incense and perfume.

Bitter Asafoetida is from the Ferula Foetida plant, and Sweet Asafoetida is from the Ferula Asafoetida plant. Both are similar, yet different.

Asafoetida, (Sweet), is often compared in aroma to a blend of sulphur and onions. However, Bitter Asafoetida has a more complex, sweet, rich fragrance profile with an unusual citrus note.

Both an oil infusion and an alcoholic tincture can easily be prepared with this resin, making it an unusual ingredient in perfumes and incense for medicine and magic.

Like most other resins from the Ferula family, you will find seeds, stems and bits of bark mixed in with the resin. They do not hinder processing and can easily be removed if desired.

Bitter Asafoetida is very bitter Because this resin is fresh, fairly soft and slightly sticky, it would benefit from freezing before attempting to grind it.

I am not allowed to mention medicinal uses of my products so I suggest you read this article online for more information about Asafoetida-www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/ (You may have to copy and paste the link in your browser.

In Folk Magic traditions, Asafoetida is considered a powerful protective and banishing herb often used in magical incense blends and protective amulets. It is hot in nature, and I believe ruled by Mars/Pluto/Scorpio from an Astrological point of view.

It is considered an aphrodisiac in some cultures.

Dan

Materials: Oleo Gum Resin, ferula Foetida, Bitter Asafoetida.