Phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and industrial applications of Rhus coriaria L. (sumac)
Joint Authors
Abu Ryidah, Ibrahim M.
Jamus, Rana M.
Shtayah, Muhammad S. Ali
Source
Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.233-244, 12 p.
Publisher
The Hashemite University Deanship of Academic Research and Graduate
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Rhus coriaria L.
(Sumac), belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, is an important species and is the most used species of the genus Rhus in the Mediterranean region since antiquity.
Sumac has long been used as a flavoring spice, drink, appetizer, and as acidulant in food recipes, in addition to its use in traditional medicine.
The role of the plant in leather and textile industry is also significant.
R.
coriaria is very rich in phenolics mainly and tannins as well as flavonoids; let alone its abundance with organic acids.
The leaves and fruits of R.
coriaria are recognized to have defensive and beneficial effects on a wide set of diseases, including, but not limited to, diabetes mellitus, cancer, stroke, oral-diseases, inflammation, diarrhea, and dysentery.
On the other hand, Sumac extracts were found to possess a potential antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant and hypolipidemic activities.
This review updates the current phytochemical, biological and therapeutic knowledge that so far exists on R.
coriaria.
It also aims at highlighting the importance of Sumac extracts as a promising and potential source of functional ingredients and nutraceuticals with desirable bioactivities, prompting the further use of Sumac in food preservation, pharmacology and functional food industries.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Ryidah, Ibrahim M.& Jamus, Rana M.& Shtayah, Muhammad S. Ali. 2014. Phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and industrial applications of Rhus coriaria L. (sumac). Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 7, no. 4, pp.233-244.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-428430
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Ryidah, Ibrahim M.…[et al.]. Phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and industrial applications of Rhus coriaria L. (sumac). Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 7, no. 4 (Dec. 2014), pp.233-244.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-428430
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Ryidah, Ibrahim M.& Jamus, Rana M.& Shtayah, Muhammad S. Ali. Phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and industrial applications of Rhus coriaria L. (sumac). Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences. 2014. Vol. 7, no. 4, pp.233-244.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-428430
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 241-244
Record ID
BIM-428430