Botanical Index No. 425

Fragrant Sumac

rhus aromatica

Medicinal Actions

Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Astringent, Diuretic, Myocontractant

Primary Conditions Treated

Hemostat Albuminuria Bacteria Bleeding Blister Boil BPH Bronchosis Carbuncle Catarrh Childbirth Cholecystosis Cholera Cold Cystosis Diabetes Diarrhea Dysentery Dysuria Enterosis Enuresis Escherichia Flu Gastrosis Hematuria Herpes Incontinence Infection Laryngosis Leukorrhea Nephrosis Night Sweats Phthisis Purpura Staphylococcus Stomachache Toothache Urethrosis Uterorrhagia Virus Water Retention

General Dosage

1 tsp fluid extract 3–4 ×/day for BPH; 2–4 ml liquid extract; 1 g dry root bark.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. None noted. May cause dermatosis. Contraindicated in inflammation.

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