Rhus glabra
Rhus glabra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (276 studies) · ★★★★★
Rhus glabra, scientifically known as Rhus glabra, is commonly called smooth sumac. Native to North America, this deciduous shrub is valued for its medicinal properties, particularly its antioxidant-rich berries. Traditionally used to treat digestive issues and skin irritations, it remains a significant plant in ethnobotanical studies and herbalism.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhus glabraDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across North America and parts of Europe. In Western Canada, it can be found thriving in the provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Its presence extends into Eastern Canada, specifically within the province of Ontario. Additionally, the species is documented in Middle Europe, particularly in Germany. These varied locations demonstrate the plant's ability to adapt to diverse regional environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhus glabra has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM, BORON, CADMIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calcium malate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BARIUM
- Dr. Duke
BORON
- Dr. Duke
CADMIUM
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
COBALT
- Dr. Duke
COPPER
- Dr. Duke
Calcium malate
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Rhus glabra has 244 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Acidifier, Acnegenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidifier | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Additive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| branches | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |