Re: This is for Marty's article on sumac.

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Hi Joyce,

The website doesn't work

On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

www.altnature.com/sumach.htm

Photo by Deb Copyright 2000

SumacRhus glabra

Other Names: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac, Upland Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red sumac

Habitat A deciduous shrub native to North America found in all 48 mainland states of USA and in southern Canada. Found growing in thickets and waste ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation is easy, root cuttings are best long taken in December, it prefers well-drained acid soil and full sun. Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet high, with large pinnate leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and green on top whitish beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright red. Flowers bloom in June and July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red small five petaled flowers. The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of small bright red berries. Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and berries in fall. Dry for later herb use.

Properties Used extensively by Native Americans for food and medicine. Young shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten raw, cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The active constituents in Sumac are being studied for use in many diseases some possible applications are in the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers. The plant contains Calcium malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine, Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many beneficial minerals. An infusion of the bark or roots is alterative, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient and tonic. It is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of colds, diarrhea, fevers, general debility, to increase the flow of breast milk, sore mouths and throats, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and painful urination, retention of urine and dysentery and is applied externally to treat excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin eruptions. The powdered bark is made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion of the leaves is used for asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of the leaves used to treat skin rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and rubbed on sore lips. An infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, purgative and refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, constipated bowel complaints, febrile diseases, dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a remedy for bed-wetting. An infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for sore eyes. The milky latex from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When broken or cut the plant produces a milky substance which forms a solid gum-like body or gall, containing large quantities of tannic and gallic acid. These galls are used in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be prepared from them. An oil extracted from the seeds is used in making candles. Brown, red, and black dye are obtained from the berries, said to be excellent for wool. Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

RecipesCooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2 cups cold water, let site overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid will become bitter and astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste.

Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have many uses in traditional medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take the berries in late summer and soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through muslin or cheesecloth to eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes a delicious citrus tasting drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried arrangements and crafts, they hold their shape and color for years if stored properly. These small trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in autumn. They hang on to the berries all winter, until pushed off by new spring buds. All the sumac bushes with red berries are non poisonous. Poison Sumac has drooping white berries and is a skin irritant of the worst kind.

Article by Deb & Bergeron

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Is anyone else having problems being able to go to the site? I just clicked on this site, and went right to their home page. From the home page, I was able to access other herbs and articles. However, I noticed I couldn't find Sumac on the home page.

Antoinette, it could be their server was busy or maybe your security system is blocking you. I don't know, Honey. I have tried 3 times now and got the home page, each time.

Lots of Love, Joy

Re: [ ] This is for Marty's article on sumac.

Hi Joyce,

The website doesn't work

On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

www.altnature.com/sumach.htm

Photo by Deb Copyright 2000

SumacRhus glabra

Other Names: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac, Upland Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red sumac

Habitat A deciduous shrub native to North America found in all 48 mainland states of USA and in southern Canada. Found growing in thickets and waste ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation is easy, root cuttings are best long taken in December, it prefers well-drained acid soil and full sun. Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet high, with large pinnate leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and green on top whitish beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright red. Flowers bloom in June and July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red small five petaled flowers. The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of small bright red berries. Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and berries in fall. Dry for later herb use.

Properties Used extensively by Native Americans for food and medicine. Young shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten raw, cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The active constituents in Sumac are being studied for use in many diseases some possible applications are in the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers. The plant contains Calcium malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine, Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many beneficial minerals. An infusion of the bark or roots is alterative, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient and tonic. It is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of colds, diarrhea, fevers, general debility, to increase the flow of breast milk, sore mouths and throats, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and painful urination, retention of urine and dysentery and is applied externally to treat excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin eruptions. The powdered bark is made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion of the leaves is used for asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of the leaves used to treat skin rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and rubbed on sore lips. An infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, purgative and refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, constipated bowel complaints, febrile diseases, dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a remedy for bed-wetting. An infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for sore eyes. The milky latex from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When broken or cut the plant produces a milky substance which forms a solid gum-like body or gall, containing large quantities of tannic and gallic acid. These galls are used in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be prepared from them. An oil extracted from the seeds is used in making candles. Brown, red, and black dye are obtained from the berries, said to be excellent for wool. Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

RecipesCooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2 cups cold water, let site overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid will become bitter and astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste.

Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have many uses in traditional medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take the berries in late summer and soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through muslin or cheesecloth to eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes a delicious citrus tasting drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried arrangements and crafts, they hold their shape and color for years if stored properly. These small trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in autumn. They hang on to the berries all winter, until pushed off by new spring buds. All the sumac bushes with red berries are non poisonous. Poison Sumac has drooping white berries and is a skin irritant of the worst kind.

Article by Deb & Bergeron

Next > Sweet Cicely

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I get this message from that link: I'm sorry, the page you searched for has been moved or renamed or is experiencing technical difficulty.This site directory should help you find what you are looking for. I had that happened to me with this site before on other things. Michele Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote: Is anyone else having problems being able to go to the site? I just clicked on this site, and went right to their home page. From the home page, I was able to access other herbs and articles. However, I noticed I couldn't find Sumac on the home page. Antoinette, it could be their server was busy or maybe your security system is blocking you. I don't know, Honey. I have tried 3 times now and got the home page, each time. Lots of Love, Joy Re: [ ] This is for Marty's article on sumac. Hi Joyce, The website doesn't work On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyfuliglou> wrote: www.altnature.com/sumach.htm Photo by Deb Copyright 2000 SumacRhus glabra Other Names: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac, Upland

Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red sumac Habitat A deciduous shrub native to North America found in all 48 mainland states of USA and in southern Canada. Found growing in thickets and waste ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation is easy, root cuttings are best long taken in December, it prefers well-drained acid soil and full sun. Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet high, with large pinnate leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and green on top whitish beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright red. Flowers bloom in June and July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red small five petaled flowers. The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of small bright red berries. Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and berries in fall. Dry for later herb use. Properties Used extensively by Native Americans for food and medicine. Young shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten raw, cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The active constituents in Sumac are being studied for use in many diseases some possible applications are in the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers. The plant contains Calcium malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine, Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many beneficial minerals. An infusion of the bark or roots is alterative, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient and tonic. It is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of colds, diarrhea, fevers, general debility, to increase the flow of breast milk, sore mouths and throats, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and painful urination, retention of urine and dysentery and is applied externally to treat

excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin eruptions. The powdered bark is made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion of the leaves is used for asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of the leaves used to treat skin rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and rubbed on sore lips. An infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, purgative and refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, constipated bowel complaints, febrile diseases, dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a remedy for bed-wetting. An infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for sore eyes. The milky latex from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When broken or cut the plant produces a milky substance which forms a solid gum-like body or gall, containing large quantities of tannic and gallic acid. These galls are used in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be prepared from them. An oil extracted from

the seeds is used in making candles. Brown, red, and black dye are obtained from the berries, said to be excellent for wool. Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant. RecipesCooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2 cups cold water, let site overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid will become bitter and astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste. Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant. Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have many

uses in traditional medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take the berries in late summer and soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through muslin or cheesecloth to eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes a delicious citrus tasting drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried arrangements and crafts, they hold their shape and color for years if stored properly. These small trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in autumn. They hang on to the berries all winter, until pushed off by new spring buds. All the sumac bushes with red berries are non poisonous. Poison Sumac has drooping white berries and is a skin irritant of the worst kind. Article by Deb & Bergeron Next > Sweet Cicely

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Thanks Honey. Love, Joy

Re: [ ] This is for Marty's article on sumac.

Hi Joyce,

The website doesn't work

On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyfuliglou> wrote:

www.altnature.com/sumach.htm

Photo by Deb Copyright 2000

SumacRhus glabra

Other Names: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac, Upland Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red sumac

Habitat A deciduous shrub native to North America found in all 48 mainland states of USA and in southern Canada. Found growing in thickets and waste ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation is easy, root cuttings are best long taken in December, it prefers well-drained acid soil and full sun. Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet high, with large pinnate leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and green on top whitish beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright red. Flowers bloom in June and July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red small five petaled flowers. The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of small bright red berries. Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and berries in fall. Dry for later herb use.

Properties Used extensively by Native Americans for food and medicine. Young shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten raw, cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The active constituents in Sumac are being studied for use in many diseases some possible applications are in the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers. The plant contains Calcium malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine, Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many beneficial minerals. An infusion of the bark or roots is alterative, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient and tonic. It is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of colds, diarrhea, fevers, general debility, to increase the flow of breast milk, sore mouths and throats, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and painful urination, retention of urine and dysentery and is applied externally to treat excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin eruptions. The powdered bark is made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion of the leaves is used for asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of the leaves used to treat skin rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and rubbed on sore lips. An infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, purgative and refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, constipated bowel complaints, febrile diseases, dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a remedy for bed-wetting. An infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for sore eyes. The milky latex from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When broken or cut the plant produces a milky substance which forms a solid gum-like body or gall, containing large quantities of tannic and gallic acid. These galls are used in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be prepared from them. An oil extracted from the seeds is used in making candles. Brown, red, and black dye are obtained from the berries, said to be excellent for wool. Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

RecipesCooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2 cups cold water, let site overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid will become bitter and astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste.

Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have many uses in traditional medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take the berries in late summer and soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through muslin or cheesecloth to eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes a delicious citrus tasting drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried arrangements and crafts, they hold their shape and color for years if stored properly. These small trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in autumn. They hang on to the berries all winter, until pushed off by new spring buds. All the sumac bushes with red berries are non poisonous. Poison Sumac has drooping white berries and is a skin irritant of the worst kind.

Article by Deb & Bergeron

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Ok. You may be right.

Thank you

On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

Is anyone else having problems being able to go to the site? I just clicked on this site, and went right to their home page. From the home page, I was able to access other herbs and articles. However, I noticed I couldn't find Sumac on the home page.

Antoinette, it could be their server was busy or maybe your security system is blocking you. I don't know, Honey. I have tried 3 times now and got the home page, each time.

Lots of Love, Joy

Re: [ ] This is for Marty's article on sumac.

Hi Joyce,

The website doesn't work

On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

www.altnature.com/sumach.htm

Photo by Deb Copyright 2000

SumacRhus glabra

Other Names: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac, Upland Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red sumac

Habitat A deciduous shrub native to North America found in all 48 mainland states of USA and in southern Canada. Found growing in thickets and waste ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation is easy, root cuttings are best long taken in December, it prefers well-drained acid soil and full sun. Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet high, with large pinnate leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and green on top whitish beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright red. Flowers bloom in June and July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red small five petaled flowers. The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of small bright red berries. Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and berries in fall. Dry for later herb use.

Properties Used extensively by Native Americans for food and medicine. Young shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten raw, cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The active constituents in Sumac are being studied for use in many diseases some possible applications are in the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers. The plant contains Calcium malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine, Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many beneficial minerals. An infusion of the bark or roots is alterative, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient and tonic. It is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of colds, diarrhea, fevers, general debility, to increase the flow of breast milk, sore mouths and throats, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and painful urination, retention of urine and dysentery and is applied externally to treat excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin eruptions. The powdered bark is made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion of the leaves is used for asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of the leaves used to treat skin rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and rubbed on sore lips. An infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, purgative and refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, constipated bowel complaints, febrile diseases, dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a remedy for bed-wetting. An infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for sore eyes. The milky latex from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When broken or cut the plant produces a milky substance which forms a solid gum-like body or gall, containing large quantities of tannic and gallic acid. These galls are used in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be prepared from them. An oil extracted from the seeds is used in making candles. Brown, red, and black dye are obtained from the berries, said to be excellent for wool. Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

RecipesCooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2 cups cold water, let site overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid will become bitter and astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste.

Folklore Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant.

Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have many uses in traditional medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take the berries in late summer and soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through muslin or cheesecloth to eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes a delicious citrus tasting drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried arrangements and crafts, they hold their shape and color for years if stored properly. These small trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in autumn. They hang on to the berries all winter, until pushed off by new spring buds. All the sumac bushes with red berries are non poisonous. Poison Sumac has drooping white berries and is a skin irritant of the worst kind.

Article by Deb & Bergeron

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I got to there web site,no sumac!!!!

--- Antoinette Hummel <antoinette.hummel@...>

wrote:

> Ok. You may be right.

> Thank you

>

> On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Joyce Hudson

> <bjoyful@...> wrote:

>

> > Is anyone else having problems being able to go

> to the site? I just

> > clicked on this site, and went right to their home

> page. From the home

> > page, I was able to access other herbs and

> articles. However, I noticed I

> > couldn't find Sumac on the home page.

> >

> > Antoinette, it could be their server was busy or

> maybe your security

> > system is blocking you. I don't know, Honey. I

> have tried 3 times now and

> > got the home page, each time.

> >

> > Lots of Love, Joy

> >

> > * Re: [ ] This is for

> Marty's article on sumac.

> >

> > Hi Joyce,

> > The website doesn't work

> >

> > On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson

> <bjoyful@...> wrote:

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > * www.altnature.com/sumach.htm

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > [image: SumacSM.JPG (19503 bytes)]

> > >

> > > Photo by Deb

> > > Copyright 2000

> > >

> > >

> > > *

> > >

> > > *Sumac

> > > *Rhus glabra

> > >

> > > *Other Names*: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac,

> Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac,

> > > Upland Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red

> sumac

> > >

> > > *Habitat*

> > > A deciduous shrub native to North America

> found in all 48 mainland

> > > states of USA and in southern Canada. Found

> growing in thickets and waste

> > > ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation

> is easy, root cuttings are

> > > best long taken in December, it prefers

> well-drained acid soil and full sun.

> > > Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet

> high, with large pinnate

> > > leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and

> green on top whitish

> > > beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright

> red. Flowers bloom in June and

> > > July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red

> small five petaled flowers.

> > > The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of

> small bright red berries.

> > > Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and

> berries in fall. Dry for

> > > later herb use.

> > > *

> > > Properties*

> > > Used extensively by Native Americans for

> food and medicine. Young

> > > shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The

> fruit is also eaten raw,

> > > cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The

> active constituents in Sumac

> > > are being studied for use in many diseases some

> possible applications are in

> > > the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers.

> The plant contains Calcium

> > > malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine,

> Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and

> > > gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many

> beneficial minerals. An

> > > infusion of the bark or roots is alterative,

> antiseptic, astringent,

> > > diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient

> and tonic. It is used in

> > > alternative medicine for the treatment of colds,

> diarrhea, fevers, general

> > > debility, to increase the flow of breast milk,

> sore mouths and throats,

> > > rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and

> painful urination,

> > > retention of urine and dysentery and is applied

> externally to treat

> > > excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin

> eruptions. The powdered bark is

> > > made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion

> of the leaves is used for

> > > asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of

> the leaves used to treat skin

> > > rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and

> rubbed on sore lips. An

> > > infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic,

> emmenagogue, purgative and

> > > refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of

> late-onset diabetes, constipated

> > > bowel complaints, febrile diseases,

> dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult

> > > menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a

> remedy for bed-wetting. An

> > > infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for

> sore eyes. The milky latex

> > > from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When

> broken or cut the plant

> > > produces a milky substance which forms a solid

> gum-like body or gall,

> > > containing large quantities of tannic and gallic

> acid. These galls are used

> > > in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be

> prepared from them. An oil

> > > extracted from the seeds is used in making

> candles. Brown, red, and black

> > > dye are obtained from the berries, said to be

> excellent for wool.

> > >

> > > *Folklore*

> > > Believed by some Native American tribes to

> foretell the weather and

> > > the changing of the seasons, for this reason it

> was held as a sacred plant.

> > >

> > > *Recipes*

> > > Cooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2

> cups cold water, let site

> > > overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid

> will become bitter and

> > > astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste.

> > >

> > > *Folklore*

> > > Believed by some Native American tribes to

> foretell the weather and

> > > the changing of the seasons, for this reason it

> was held as a sacred plant.

> > >

> > > Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have

> many uses in traditional

> > > medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take

> the berries in late summer and

> > > soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through

> muslin or cheesecloth to

> > > eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes

> a delicious citrus tasting

> > > drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried

> arrangements and crafts,

> > > they hold their shape and color for years if

> stored properly. These small

> > > trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in

> autumn. They hang on to the

> > > berries all winter, until pushed off by new

> spring buds. All the sumac

> > > bushes with red berries are non poisonous.

> Poison Sumac has drooping white

> > > berries and is a skin irritant of the worst

> kind.

> > >

> > > Article by Deb & Bergeron

> > >

> > > *Next > Sweet Cicely <http://sweet_cicely.htm/>*

> > >

> > > [image: setstats]

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

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so do i joyce, atieOn Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 12:54 PM, michele horton <epifany97523@...> wrote:

I get this message from that link: I'm sorry, the page you searched for has been moved or renamed or is experiencing technical difficulty.This site directory should help you find what you are looking for.

I had that happened to me with this site before on other things. Michele Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

Is anyone else having problems being able to go to the site? I just clicked on this site, and went right to their home page. From the home page, I was able to access other herbs and articles. However, I noticed I couldn't find Sumac on the home page.

Antoinette, it could be their server was busy or maybe your security system is blocking you. I don't know, Honey. I have tried 3 times now and got the home page, each time.

Lots of Love, Joy

Re: [ ] This is for Marty's article on sumac.

Hi Joyce, The website doesn't work On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

www.altnature.com/sumach.htm

Photo by Deb Copyright 2000

SumacRhus glabra Other Names: Dwarf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Scarlet Sumac, Smooth Sumac, Upland

Sumac, White Shoemake, Vinegar-tree, Red sumac Habitat A deciduous shrub native to North America found in all 48 mainland states of USA and in southern Canada. Found growing in thickets and waste ground, open fields and roadsides. Cultivation is easy, root cuttings are best long taken in December, it prefers well-drained acid soil and full sun. Sumac is a shrub or small tree from 6 to 15 feet high, with large pinnate leaves, each leaflet is lanceolate, serrate and green on top whitish beneath. In the fall the leaves turn a bright red. Flowers bloom in June and July they are in dense panicles of greenish-red small five petaled flowers. The edible fruit is a large erect cluster of small bright red berries. Gather edible young shoots in spring, roots and berries in fall. Dry for later herb use.

Properties Used extensively by Native Americans for food and medicine. Young shoots and roots are peeled and eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten raw, cooked or made into a lemonade-like drink. The active constituents in Sumac are being studied for use in many diseases some possible applications are in the treatment of TB, diabetes, and some cancers. The plant contains Calcium malate, Dihydrofisetin, Fisetin, Iodine, Gallic-acid-methylester, tannic and gallic acids, Selenium, Tartaric-acid, and many beneficial minerals. An infusion of the bark or roots is alterative, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, rubefacient and tonic. It is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of colds, diarrhea, fevers, general debility, to increase the flow of breast milk, sore mouths and throats, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the bladder and painful urination, retention of urine and dysentery and is applied externally to treat

excessive vaginal discharge, burns and skin eruptions. The powdered bark is made into a good antiseptic salve. An infusion of the leaves is used for asthma, diarrhea and stomatosis. A poultice of the leaves used to treat skin rashes. The leaves also chewed for sore gums and rubbed on sore lips. An infusion of the berries is diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, purgative and refrigerant. It is used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, constipated bowel complaints, febrile diseases, dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult menstruation). The berries have been chewed as a remedy for bed-wetting. An infusion of the blossoms used as an eye wash for sore eyes. The milky latex from the plant is used as a salve on sores. When broken or cut the plant produces a milky substance which forms a solid gum-like body or gall, containing large quantities of tannic and gallic acid. These galls are used in tanning leather. A medicinal wine can also be prepared from them. An oil extracted from

the seeds is used in making candles. Brown, red, and black dye are obtained from the berries, said to be excellent for wool. Folklore

Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant. Recipes

Cooling Drink: To a handful of berries add 2 cups cold water, let site overnight in cool place, do not heat or liquid will become bitter and astringent. Strain and sweeten to taste. Folklore

Believed by some Native American tribes to foretell the weather and the changing of the seasons, for this reason it was held as a sacred plant. Sumac berries, bark, root and leaves have many

uses in traditional medicine. My favorite use of sumac is to take the berries in late summer and soak them in a jug of cold water, strain through muslin or cheesecloth to eliminate the rough hairs, sweeten and it makes a delicious citrus tasting drink. Berry clusters can also be used in dried arrangements and crafts, they hold their shape and color for years if stored properly. These small trees have stunning red pinnate leaves in autumn. They hang on to the berries all winter, until pushed off by new spring buds. All the sumac bushes with red berries are non poisonous. Poison Sumac has drooping white berries and is a skin irritant of the worst kind.

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