Sumac, learn about this herb and it’s benefits !

Sumac is one of the prominent ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines. Addition to this, it is also used as a therapeutically herb for various medicinal process.

It’s just a variety of flowering shrub that belongs to the family of plants Anacardiaceae. Even Mango and cashew plants are from this family only. This variety is almost available in every part of the world. But most commonly found in various parts of Mediterranean, Asia and Africa.

Sumac plant is generally categorised by the large, dense cluster of red fruits. The size of sumacs root is generally similar to pea.

Some of the potential health benefits of sumac are mentioned below.

• Have a wide array of antioxidants.

Sumac has a wide reserve of antioxidant compounds content. Experts believe that the main cause of this property is its broad therapeutical potentials.

Tannins, anthocyanin and flavonoids are just some of the antioxidant compounds. From the variety reserve of antioxidant compounds sumac have.

Antioxidants are very beneficial for human body. They just work to protect human body cells from damage and reduce oxidative stress.

Although there is no such evidence to link Sumac with its anti inflammation properties.

• Have potential to balance blood sugar levels.

Some human trials and researchers revealed that Sumac have potential for managing blood sugar levels with people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

During a human study on 41 people with diabetes. It was reported that 3 gm dose of sumac daily for about three months. Just significantly improves the average blood sugar and antioxidant level in the body.

Health experts with concrete evidences claimed that people who regularly use sumac experience 25% reduction in circulating insulin.

• May aid in relieving from muscle pain.

During a study on 40 healthy people, scientists found that some egg beverages can help in lowering down muscle pain. A four week study in which people were given sumac drink. Significantly had less exercise induced muscle pain.

Addition to this, people also felt increase in circulating antioxidants level. Although these results are concrete and promising. But there are requirement of some more concrete scientific studies on sumac and human muscles.

Be aware about poisonous varieties of Sumac.

Although sumac is thoroughly researched for its safety and precautions. There are no such experiences or studies that reveal any harmful severe side effects.

But always be aware of some poisonous barites of sumac. Toxicodendron vernix It is one of the most common available poisonous variety of sumac. It produces white coloured fruits that is its characterised property.

Poisonous varieties also make can cause inflammation and itchy hives on the skin.

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