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Sumac

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Rhus glabra, R. blabrum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Berries
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Albumin
Malic acid
Resin (See Glossary)
Tannins (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

BARK:

  • Shrinks tissues.
  • Prevents secretion of fluids.
  • Inhibits growth and development of germs. BERRIES:
  • Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced.
  • Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • In same plant family as poison ivy and poison oak.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Treats diarrhea.
  • Treats rectal bleeding.
  • Treats asthma when leaves are smoked.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, basically healthy and take for only a short time.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    None expected

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