Hingu (Ferula Asafoetida) Description of Plant Ferula is perennial, herbaceous, monoecious plant of apiaceae family. This plant grows up to height of 2mts and circular mass of leaves is 30-40cm. Leaves of this herb are very fine and flowers are yellow colored. Roots are very massive, thick and pulpy and all parts of the plant smell very fetid and unpleasant odor. Just before its flowering season, stalk of the plant cut close to the roots and from these cuttings a