When not to take sumac
Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) is an aromatic plant for food use and with a tradition of use in medicine. Currently, its use as a spice is the most widespread.
Toxicity of sumac
It is a little studied plant, of which there are still no known cases of intoxication or intolerance.
Main contraindications of sumac
- Allergy: Sumac belongs to the botanical family of Anacardiaceae and, theoretically, can present a cross reaction with other plants of the same family. For this reason, people with allergies to cashew nuts or mango should be careful with the consumption of sumac.
- Pregnancy: the use of remedies with this plant is discouraged due to the lack of studies on the safety of the plant.
- Children: the use of remedies with this plant is discouraged due to the lack of studies on the safety of the plant.
More information on sumac
This article was endorsed by Montserrat Enrich - Journalist specializing in edible wild plants and plant uses.
Written by Elisenda Carballido Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
23 April, 2019
