Sprinkle in the path of anyone you want to stop bothering you.

You can also sprinkle it on your window sills and front porch to get rid of nosy neighbours, solicitors etc..

Use The Same Amounts Of:

Sulphur
Chilli Powder
Pinch of Asafoetida

Love the idea of this....where...or what exactly is asafoetida??? is there a possible substitute for it? Or a more common name?

when i looked it up on line i got this from "wisegeek . com"

Asafoetida is a plant from the Apiaceae family, which includes carrots, parsley, dill, celery, caraway, fennel, and lovage. Most similar in appearance to fennel, asafoetida smells like rotting feet, which causes many cooks to feel nervous about using the herb. In fact, some countries refer to asafoetida as Devil's Dung because of the foul smell.

Native to the Middle East, asafoetida is a perennial plant that grows about six feet (1.83 m) high and bears bright yellow clusters of flowers. The hollow stem and roots of the asafoetida plant house a milky substance that is rich in organic sulfur. This substance is sometimes dried and blended with rice flour to create a flour that is used in cooking. Asafoetida flour has grown in popularity in the United States and has been used worldwide for years. In India, for example, asafoetida is used in all lentil dishes, primarily because the herb is known to prevent and alleviate smelly flatulence.

Though it smells offensive, asafoetida tastes much like a combination of strong onions with a touch of earthy truffles. The rich, distinctive taste is popular with many chefs because it can be used in a variety of applications, including in soups and stews. Many cooks enjoy adding a pinch of asafoetida powder while stir-frying vegetables and meats.

As a strong tasting herb, a small amount of asafoetida goes a long way. Therefore, large quantities are not needed for most recipes. Typically, the herb can be purchased for as little as 5 US Dollars (USD) for a small jar.

Asafoetida has been used as a medicinal herb for many decades, with some people choosing to make a tea from it in order to drink it plain. Despite its pungent aroma, asafoetida is known to alleviate stomach ailments, cold symptoms, anxiety issues, chronic fatigue, yeast infections, and painful gas and flatulence. Some research suggests that a regular dose of asafoetida before and during early pregnancy can help lessen the risk of miscarriage.

Asafoetida cannot be eaten raw. Eating raw asafoetida root can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. In the United States, powder is the only form of asafoetida available for purchase.

ISN'T THAT A MILDER VERSION OF GRAVEYARD DUST?

Sounds like a watered down version of "goofer dust" to me. I preffer using powdered patchouli if I can't get the real deal.
at least it doesn't stink so.

The Asafoetida is a strong banisher by it'self though. All you have to do is open the jar and it will banish you from that room for at least a couple of hours . You can find it in Hindi and middle estern grocery stores. Probably some asian ones as well.

GOOFERDUST IS GRAVEYARD DIRT WITH ADD-ONS. I DIDN'T KNOW YOU KNEW ABOUT IT. BUT I TELL YOU ALL... GOOFERDUST IS NOTHING TO PLAY WITH IF YOU GET MY DRIFT.