Bioactive Compounds, Effects and Uses of Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) Plant

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1, 17 - 28, 06.04.2025

İbrahim Canbey

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13861984

Öz

Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) is a plant species rich in bioactive compounds, notable for its traditional and modern applications. Thanks to its constituents, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and volatile oils, it exhibits diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. These attributes position sumac as a significant natural resource in various industries, including food, health, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. In the food industry, sumac is used as a natural preservative and colorant, enhancing food safety and extending shelf life due to its antimicrobial effects. In the cosmetics sector, it is incorporated into formulations that support skin health, while pharmacologically, it is believed to assist in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Furthermore, its potential benefits in agricultural and environmental applications are being explored. This review discusses the chemical composition, biological effects, and health benefits of sumac in detail. Additionally, the industrial applications of the plant across various sectors and the challenges related to sustainable production methods are examined. The study aims to contribute to the scientific understanding of sumac's multifaceted bioactive properties and its application potential. In this context, the valuable potential of sumac for public health and industrial applications is thoroughly evaluated.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sumac , bioactive compounds , biological activity , chemical composition

Sumak (Rhus coriaria L.) Bitkisinin Biyoaktif Bileşikleri, Etkileri ve Kullanım Alanları

Öz

Sumak (Rhus coriaria L.), geleneksel ve modern kullanımlarıyla dikkat çeken, biyoaktif bileşenler açısından zengin bir bitki türüdür. Polifenoller, flavonoitler, tanenler ve uçucu yağlar gibi bileşenleri sayesinde antioksidan, antimikrobiyal, antienflamatuvar, antikanser ve antidiyabetik gibi çok çeşitli biyolojik aktivitelere sahiptir. Bu özellikler, sumak bitkisini gıda, sağlık, kozmetik ve ilaç gibi farklı endüstrilerde önemli bir doğal kaynak haline getirmiştir. Sumak, gıda endüstrisinde doğal koruyucu ve renk verici olarak kullanılmakta, antimikrobiyal etkileriyle gıda güvenliğini artırmakta ve raf ömrünü uzatmaktadır. Kozmetik sektöründe ise cilt sağlığını destekleyen ürünlerin formülasyonlarında yer almakta, farmakolojik açıdan çeşitli hastalıkların önlenmesi ve tedavisinde yardımcı olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Ayrıca, tarım ve çevre uygulamalarında da potansiyel faydaları araştırılmaktadır. Bu derleme çalışmasında, sumak bitkisinin kimyasal bileşimi, biyolojik etkileri ve sağlık üzerindeki faydaları detaylı bir şekilde ele alınmaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra, bitkinin farklı endüstriyel kullanım alanları incelenmekte ve sürdürülebilir üretim yöntemleri ile ilgili zorluklar tartışılmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, sumak bitkisinin biyoaktif bileşiklerinin çok yönlü etkilerini ve uygulama potansiyellerini ortaya koyarak bilimsel bilgi birikimine katkı sağlamaktır. Bu bağlamda, sumak bitkisinin halk sağlığı ve endüstriyel uygulamalar için taşıdığı değerli potansiyel değerlendirilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sumak , biyoaktif bileşikler , biyolojik aktivite , kimyasal bileşim

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