Background: Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) belongs to Anacardiaceae family. The dried and powdered fruits are used as a food flavoring and medicinal plant. Objective: In this study, variability of fatty acid composition in some wild sumac fruits were investigated. Method: The samples were collected from their natural origins in central parts of Iran; Isfahan and Markazi province in the September to...

Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) is used as an herbal remedy in traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) on serum glycemic status, apolipoprotein (apo) B, apoA-I and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in type 2 diabetic patients. This double blind randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 41 type 2 diabetic volunteers randomly assign...

Rhus coriaria L., commonly known as sumac, is a shrub of the Anacardiaceae family present in various subtropical and temperate regions world. Considering rich array functional nutraceutical ingredients, sumac extracts are an underutilized source health-promoting dietary ingredients. For example, spice with remarkable antioxidant activity thanks to high presence phenolic compounds. In addition, ...

Background and Aim: Since prior to any research on the drugs, it should be aware of its allergic dose, and considering the importance of hematological system, which reveals the changes in the body, in this study, we decided to investigate the hematologic effects of sumac plant and compare it with a chemical agent (levamisole). Therefore, in future studies, it will be used with ...

Background and Aim: Since prior to any research on the drugs, it should be aware of its allergic dose, and considering the importance of hematological system, which reveals the changes in the body, in this study, we decided to investigate the hematologic effects of sumac plant and compare it with a chemical agent (levamisole). Therefore, in future studies, it will be used with ...

Cost-effective and under-exploited plant species as functional food ingredients represent alternatives to chemicals with safety concerns potent toxicity. Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) is considered a good source of natural polyphenols, which can be introduced into products carry out some specific technological functions (e.g., antioxidation preservation). However, fruit spice under-explored for...