Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sumac, which refers to plants in the genus Rhus (most commonly Rhus coriaria), has been traditionally used in various cultures, particularly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean folk medicine, to help reduce fever. The use is primarily based on historical practices rather than robust scientific validation. Traditional Persian medicine, for example, has recommended sumac as a cooling agent, suggesting it could help lower body temperature and relieve symptoms associated with fever. Some traditional texts attribute this to sumac's sour taste and astringent properties, which were believed to counteract "heat" in the body.

From a scientific standpoint, there is limited direct evidence supporting sumac's efficacy in treating fever. Some modern studies have highlighted sumac’s general anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which could theoretically contribute to fever reduction by modulating inflammatory responses. However, these effects have not been specifically demonstrated in the context of clinical fever management in humans. As such, the evidence remains largely traditional, with only a modest scientific rationale and no substantial clinical trials confirming its effectiveness for this condition.

In summary, while sumac has a history of use for fever in traditional medicine, contemporary scientific evidence is insufficient to validate this application beyond its historical roots.

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