In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review
Abstract The family Anacariaceae, which includes the species Rhus coriaria L., is a widely recognised spice often known as Sumac. It is classified within the Rhus genus and boasts a diverse range of over 250 species. Sumac is an abundant and naturally occurring botanical resource that possesses a...
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The family Anacariaceae, which includes the species Rhus coriaria L., is a widely recognised spice often known as Sumac. It is classified within the Rhus genus and boasts a diverse range of over 250 species. Sumac is an abundant and naturally occurring botanical resource that possesses a diverse array of bioactive chemicals, hence rendering it highly versatile in terms of its potential therapeutics. The literatures indicate that it comprises many metabolites, such as hydrolysable tannins, minerals, and conjugated phenolic acids. Sumac has significant antioxidant activities attributed to the presence of phenolic components, specifically gallic acid and its derivatives. Sumac is commonly employed in the culinary sector as a spice and a fragrance enhancer for a diverse range of culinary dishes. This specific botanical specimen has been traditionally utilized in the field of medicine for the therapeutic management of many conditions, including weight loss, skin conditions, hair health, burns, headaches, hypertension, cancer, stroke, diabetes, dermatitis, stomach disorders, bowel complaints, and diuretic effects. Numerous in vitro investigations have been undertaken. This review encompasses a compilation of 71 scientific papers focused on Rhus coriaria, which collectively assert noteworthy in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Based on the presence of phytoconstituents with therapeutic properties, this review aims to provide evidence for the reported in vitro findings in order to support their clinical usage.
Keywords: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Ethnopharmacology, Phytoconstituents, Sumac.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e5406f239b794db2b96a1902a9df8a9a2025-08-20T03:24:02ZengCollege of Pharmacy University of BaghdadIraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences1683-35972521-35122025-06-0134210.31351/vol34iss2pp1-20In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A ReviewSAKTHI PRIYADARSINI SETHURAMAN0GLENA ABDULLAH HAMAD1KAMARAJ RAJU2Department of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai TN, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, 603203- India.Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, 603203- India. Abstract The family Anacariaceae, which includes the species Rhus coriaria L., is a widely recognised spice often known as Sumac. It is classified within the Rhus genus and boasts a diverse range of over 250 species. Sumac is an abundant and naturally occurring botanical resource that possesses a diverse array of bioactive chemicals, hence rendering it highly versatile in terms of its potential therapeutics. The literatures indicate that it comprises many metabolites, such as hydrolysable tannins, minerals, and conjugated phenolic acids. Sumac has significant antioxidant activities attributed to the presence of phenolic components, specifically gallic acid and its derivatives. Sumac is commonly employed in the culinary sector as a spice and a fragrance enhancer for a diverse range of culinary dishes. This specific botanical specimen has been traditionally utilized in the field of medicine for the therapeutic management of many conditions, including weight loss, skin conditions, hair health, burns, headaches, hypertension, cancer, stroke, diabetes, dermatitis, stomach disorders, bowel complaints, and diuretic effects. Numerous in vitro investigations have been undertaken. This review encompasses a compilation of 71 scientific papers focused on Rhus coriaria, which collectively assert noteworthy in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Based on the presence of phytoconstituents with therapeutic properties, this review aims to provide evidence for the reported in vitro findings in order to support their clinical usage. Keywords: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Ethnopharmacology, Phytoconstituents, Sumac. https://bijps.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/bijps/article/view/3085Antioxidantantimicrobialethnopharmacologyphytoconstituentssumac |
| spellingShingle | SAKTHI PRIYADARSINI SETHURAMAN GLENA ABDULLAH HAMAD KAMARAJ RAJU In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Antioxidant antimicrobial ethnopharmacology phytoconstituents sumac |
| title | In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review |
| title_full | In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review |
| title_fullStr | In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review |
| title_short | In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Pharmacological Investigations of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac): A Review |
| title_sort | in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial pharmacological investigations of rhus coriaria l sumac a review |
| topic | Antioxidant antimicrobial ethnopharmacology phytoconstituents sumac |
| url | https://bijps.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/bijps/article/view/3085 |
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