Spiced sumac

Spicesumac is a plant whose bark is used to make medicine. Spice sumac is used for kidney and bladder problems including irritable bladder, difficulty in urinary control and bedwetting. It is also used to treat excessive uterine bleeding.

How does spice sumac work?

There is not enough information available to say how spice sumac might work as a medicine.

How effective is spice sumac?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective spice sumac is for kidney and bladder problems and uterine bleeding. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of spice sumac in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information available to say whether spice sumac is safe and harmless. Spice sumac belongs to the same plant family as poison ivy and may cause skin reactions.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of spice sumac during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using it.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of spice sumac with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of spice sumac depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for spice sumac. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.