The scientific name of sumac is Rhus coriaria, which was also pronounced "sumak" in ancient times. The sumac plant is like a mountain shrub with cluster fruits that is usually between 3 and 5 meters high. This plant has many branches with many branches and whitish color.
The color of the fruit of the sumac tree is red and brown, which has a sour taste and becomes sour after ripening. After pounding, sumac fruit is used as a seasoning with foods such as kebabs. This plant generally grows in mountainous areas including the mountains of West Asia, North America and Africa. In Iran, it is also found in the mountains of West Azerbaijan and the cities of Tabriz, Ardabil and Sardasht. Sumac shrubs usually need a hot and dry climate to grow, and high humidity and rainfall cause their fruits to spoil. These shrubs feed on sunlight to grow, and if there is not enough light, they will dry and wither. For propagation of sumac shrubs, they use seed, stem cuttings and rhizome methods, the best time for which is in autumn or late winter.Sumac healing properties • Prevent premature aging • Effective for the treatment of fungal infections • Help to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar and therefore suitable for the treatment of diabetes • Effective for relieving abdominal pain • Effective to prevent lung cancer and breast cancer • Effective for relieving menstrual cramps and treating related disorders • Help prevent osteoporosis • Reducing body inflammation • Strengthens the digestive system • Help maintain heart health • Strengthening the strength of the gums and reducing toothache • Effective for teeth whitening • Helping to lose weight and slimming the stomach • Reducing wrinkles on the skin and maintaining freshness
Culinary items used in sumac • Using sumac fruit powder as a spice for different dishes and salads • Natural consumption of unripe sumac fruit and seeds • Using sumac fruits to prepare a traditional drink called pink lemonade Method of preparation of sumac syrup To prepare sumac syrup, pour 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar into a pot and heat it on medium heat. Dissolve the sugar in the water by stirring and allow it to cool at room temperature. Then add 3 tablespoons of ground sumac to the mixture and let it brew for 5 minutes. At the end, pass the ingredients through a strainer and consume. You can store this syrup for 5 days in a closed container in the refrigerator. How to prepare sumac tea You can use sumac tea for slimming and weight loss. In order to prepare this tea, you should pour 1-2 spoons of sumac powder into boiling water and let it brew for 10 minutes and then consume it. To lose belly fat and reduce fat in this area, you should pour half a teaspoon of sumac into water after every meal and eat it.