Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) Whole Berries or Powdered 1 oz WildCrafted Naturally dried

                      Smooth Sumac Berries We hand harvest the red cones in August when they are bright and full and before heavy rains that can wash out their color and flavor. The Smooth Sumac tree (Rhus glabra) is a native plant found throughout the eastern United States.The edible berries, 5-7 mm in diameter, slightly hairy, are red and sticky, with a single seed, and a very sour taste that results from tannin and gallic acids. Persisting through winter Sumac Berries are deep red colored berries with a sweet aroma and a tart, lemony flavor.  They are high in vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. This plant, in addition to having vitamins, also has plant protein. Therefore, vitamin C and protein in organic sumac break down fats in the abdomen. How it is said to work Sumac does not allow the absorption of fat and burns calories and removes toxins from the body. The presence of lipase is very effective in the breakdown of fats in the digestive tract. It works by inhibiting pancreatic lip