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Sumac with Phyllis Light + Sumac Elderberry Syrup recipe

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I had such a great time catching up with Phyllis Light in this conversation! Hearing Phyllis’ unique herbal story and her philosophy about herbs and herbalism was a real treat. Plus, she shared such an abundance of information about sumac and its medicinal gifts that I am inspired to start working more with this amazing plant!
Phyllis shared so many ways to work with sumac, including her recipe for Sumac Elderberry Syrup (along with several suggestions of how to use that syrup). You can download a beautifully illustrated recipe card for Phyllis’ syrup in the resource section below.
You will be amazed at the many medicinal gifts that sumac has to offer!
Here are just a few ways that you can work with sumac to benefit your health:
► As a topical remedy for skin issues like fungal rashes and poison ivy
► To help reduce high blood sugar
► As a cooling summer beverage that is high in Vitamin C
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! I was delighted to learn just how many health challenges can benefit from this incredibly versatile plant. Be sure to tune in to the entire episode for all the details!
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
► How herbalism and human health have changed in the United States since Phyllis began her herbal journey
► How to distinguish poison sumac from other species of sumac
► How to tell if your dried sumac berries are still medicinally active
► Eighteen - yes, eighteen! - health conditions sumac’s gifts can help with, and six different herbal preparations for sumac
► Why it’s so important to move beyond internet searches when learning about a new plant or herbal treatment
► and so much more…
For those of you who don’t know her, Phyllis D. Light, a fourth generation herbalist and healer, has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for over 30 years. Her studies in Traditional Southern Folk Medicine began in the deep woods of North Alabama with lessons from her grandmother, whose herbal and healing knowledge had its roots in her Creek/Cherokee heritage. Phyllis’ studies continued as an apprentice with the late Tommie Bass, a nationally renowned folk herbalist from Sand Rock, Alabama. She is the director of the Appalachian Center for Natural Health in Arab, Alabama, which offers both online classes and in-person classes. She is also on the faculty of the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism. Phyllis is the author of Southern Folk Medicine, Healing Traditions from Appalachian Fields and Forests published by North Atlantic.
I can’t wait to share our conversation with you today!
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
01:11 - Introduction to Phyllis Light
03:42 - How Phyllis found her herbal path
17:55 - How to distinguish poison sumac from other species of sumac
19:18 - Varieties of sumac that grow in Phyllis’ bioregion
21:58 - How to tell if your dried sumac berries are still medicinally active
23:12 - Harvest, drying, and storage tips for sumac berries
24:03 - Medicinal benefits of sumac
39:51 - Sumac elderberry syrup
48:32 - Phyllis’ current herbal projects
49:43 - How herbs give Phyllis hope
58:57 - Herbal tidbit
-- SWEATER PATTERN --
Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

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@09echols Месяц назад

❤❤❤❤ I believe like Phyllis when God sends an abundance of something it will soon be needed.

@Corrie-fd9ww Месяц назад

I love love love the question you asked at around 50:00 about the plants and hope, Phyllis nailed it so wisely. Highly recommend paying attention to the whole teaching, and this bonus at the end!

@notmyworld44 Месяц назад

Sweetly charming ladies with extra good information. I thought you and your viewers would enjoy the following factoid. In southwestern Arkansas (not far from El Dorado) there is a little town called Smackover. Too long ago for me to remember some French explorers came through that area and marveled at its native flora, therefore charting the area as “Sumac Couvert”, which means “covered with sumac”. Subsequently when the area was settled by English-speaking people they decided to name their town after what the French had called the area. Thus, Sumac Couvert got shortened to Smackover. To verify this, you can refer to Wikipedia or Google Earth. Smackover, Arkansas.

@denisewiggins6464 Месяц назад

I was listening to this as I was driving through the mountains of upstate NY to the hospital to pick up my dad who was being treated for a blood infection and poor kidney function. The staghorn sumacs were everywhere! I'm amazed (but not really) how God provides what we need at just the right time. Thank you, Rosalie, for another outstanding podcast, and thank you, Phyllis for sharing your knowledge of this plant. I think the doctrine of signatures of the color of the berries indicates its use for the blood and kidneys. Coincidence? I think not (wink).

@LegacyWildernessAcademy Месяц назад

This was SUPER helpful Rosalee. Thank you so much for making this video, I took tons of notes. Perfect timing with sumac right around the corner.

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@karenpolzin8297 Месяц назад

Thank you for the great interview! I love sumac berry infused honey! I also make sumac berry infused Apple Cider vinegar and mix honey with that for a drinking vinegar. So many more uses than I knew of. Will be making the syrup for sure! Thank you for the gifts you share.

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

We are so glad you enjoyed the podcast! ~Karin Rose

@MomLittleton Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this fine interview - both of you. This is the first time I've discovered this herb and I'm thrilled to have more than just elderberry in my arsenal.

@herbalteatonics Месяц назад

Thank you for another wonderful informative interview . I love Phyllis teaching style and been following some of her online clacess with M. wood. very inspiring about using sumac. I'm from the middle east riginally and Sumac has been used as a spice in there for a long time . This interview inspired me to start use it even more for its amazing medicinal purposes so Thank You .

@hookedonherbs3825 27 дней назад

I love sumac. I make a tea that I drink daily. I even make it into kombucha. It is delicious and my young grandchildren absolutely love it.

@notmyworld44 Месяц назад

Pardon me for butting in again, but a condiment that's popular with Middle East cultures is called "Za'atar". It is simply dried and ground sumac berries. It lends a crimson color to prepared foods and imparts a flavor similar to lemon juice but very mild. The sour flavor of sumac berries is malic acid, the same as in grapes.

@angelobrien8284 Месяц назад

Sumac is simply one component of za’atar, the others usually include sesame seeds, thyme, cumin, or oregano.

@SandraEScottHealthCoach Месяц назад

This was a great interview. I purcahsed sumac from a Mediterranean market because I wantes to make my own za'tar. I read somewhere to be aware that many sumac in the store have salt added to them. I'm in Alabama and will now be on the lookout for it.

@jupitergirl63 Месяц назад

I didn't know how much I needed this video! I've been surrounded with lots of sumac, not knowing exactly what to do with it except boil it in water, add some lemon juice and stevia and drink as a tea. I had no idea there were so many varieties of sumac, and that it was good when combined with elderberry. What a treasure of knowledge Phyllis is on this plant.

@HummingbirdHoller 3 дня назад

I love this video😊

@betsyoman7173 28 дней назад

I have a small field of sumac. The problem is that my sumac never makes berries! Apparently I have male sumac! I was pleased to hear you say that all parts of the sumac is medicinally active. I'd like to hear more from you, and if anyone has worked with this male sumac!

@jill7972 10 часов назад

Me too. Even if they are female, no way I can reach the tops and I have tons of them on the property.

@tarawatterson4188 Месяц назад

Wow. Sumacs are special and helpful plants. It's time to get to know them better for sure.

@pierjones3757 4 дня назад

Wonderful interview and information. I'm in southern OK and our property has a lot of staghorn sumac (a lot!). Ashamed to say, as an herbalist for more than 30 yrs (I actually studied at Clayton 1998-2002 when Phyllis was there and am a huge fan of her work), I've never explored it past lemonade/vit C. sheesh. My favorite plants are those that grow near me, so I tend to use things like Poke and Yarrow for almost everything....I'm adding sumac to the list now. Thank you both so much!

@HerbsWithRosalee 4 дня назад

Thank you for adding to the conversation! I had a similar experience with sumac after watching this delightful podcast. I dove deep into the rabbit hole and had a fabulous time getting acquainted with our local sumac commonly known as lemonade berry bush. There are so many amazing plants to explore and it is wonderful to be able to keep learning new ones as we move through our lives. Cheers, Karin Rose

@pierjones3757 4 дня назад

@@HerbsWithRosalee I harvested sumac this afternoon...just made the syrup....Elderberry has always been a "hold your nose and take it because it's good for you" thing for me. This stuff is delicious tho!!! Yes to learning through our lives!!

@chelinfusco6403 Месяц назад

Consider each one of you superbly HUGED by me. Last year this plant grew up with my hibiscus. So I became curious, looked at it and asked out loud, what are you? It was something, I just had to find out. I have a winged sumac. Never seen one or have any idea how it got there. But I instructed my husband not to harm it. I only learned that it makes lemonade. But this video was; let see; a word; BOMB! What a lovely, important herb for my family. It has not bloomed yet. I need to propagate it. Thank you, thank you, both of you.

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

Awesome, so glad you enjoyed this podcast!! Karin Rose

@jenagarcia1728 Месяц назад

JAW DROPPING...so astonishing this is not known...going to gather tons and add to my fall elderberry syrup preps....THANK-YOU....I feel so grateful to keep learning from you and your guests Rosalee....truly a highlight of my week!

@christinemaday9037 Месяц назад

Really enjoyed this podcast, Phyllis enjoyed her practical nature and amazing background and knowledge! Sumac, who knew! I think I've associated sumac with the poison sumac,lol. So appreciate this knowledge of Sumac! I'm in Missouri, so I'm going to see if I can find a plant to try it.

@staci2636 Месяц назад

Was so sad to me that Clayton closed. I went t to school and got my ADN degree and worked as an RN and my hope was to finance an education as an herbalist. Do studies on my own but would love to further my education in herbal medicine.

@gita1649 Месяц назад

Inspired! I’m going out to look for and harvest sumac…

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@hannahg5479 Месяц назад

So glad you covered Sumac! This stuff grows like crazy around me. I always sort of knew it had medicinal uses, based on research I've done in regards to natural dying with it, but I don't think I've yet to see it highlighted in any of my herbal resources. Now I'm excited to go forage some for my apothecary! Sounds like it might be a good ingredient in a skin salve...

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

I hope you enjoy developing a close relationship with sumac! I fell in love with this podcast myself and dove headfirst into the rabbit hole. Ha! I just discovered this morning that I have three types of sumac less than 5 minutes from my house on foot and I am thrilled, so I can understand your excitement! ~Karin Rose

@bobbiejofouts1708 Месяц назад

Such an informative interview! Thank you.

@virginiaallisonpeck2517 Месяц назад

I am very, very allergic to sumac, please everyone be careful. Love you guys.❤❤❤

@efi4930 Месяц назад

🌹 BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

You are so welcome

@JoanyOrsi Месяц назад

I Loved this video Rosalee, TY. My question is on the recipe how long are we supposed to can it? Did she say in the Video? I can't find it. Thanks again.

@mjplaza5506 11 дней назад

This may be a silly questions but when do you know is the "prime" time to pick the flowers?

@chelinfusco6403 Месяц назад

☺PS: I wonder if it would combine good with hibiscus tea. Hum..

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

Try it! I personally like hibiscus with many herbs. I like the sour taste! ~Karin Rose

@lilaloves 6 дней назад

Great talk. questions re tahe recipe: How many cups is a head of sumac berries? Which sumac berry is safe to use (latin name please)?

@lilaloves 4 дня назад

I have rhus aromatic growlow sumac in my garden. Is this a variety that is safe to make medicine with and consume?

@gabewilsonlovelightharmony8843 2 дня назад

I wonder if the Sumac decoction would be good for cats. They are prone to kidney diseased sometimes need to take erythropoietin when they become anemic in later stages.

@lilaloves 4 дня назад

In the sumac elderberry recipe, are the amounts the same (by volume) of elderberry and sumac berries?

@angelobrien8284 Месяц назад

Phyllis mentioned at one point that latex and sumac have some similarities, I’m wondering if folks who are allergic to latex should avoid sumac? I’ve been looking online and don’t see anything. Thanks!

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

Great question! I did a little digging and found people with latex allergies are allergic to proteins found naturally in latex rubber, or to chemicals added during manufacturing. Latex is a milky fluid that comes from the sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, and is processed to make it more durable and elastic. It's used in many products. The milky sap found in sumac plants is going to be different. It is a "latex" but from a different plant entirely. Sumac is a member of the Anacardiaceae family, also known as the cashew family or sumac family, whereas the rubber tree is in the Euphorbiaceae family. You can check the show notes for the transcript to review what Phyllis spoke about specifically. I hope this helps! ~Karin Rose

@efi4930 Месяц назад

WHEN DO YOU USE THE LEAVES AND WHEN THE BERRY (BOILED IN WATER) ?

@HerbsWithRosalee Месяц назад

Hi! As Phyllis says, all parts of the sumac are medicinal. The taste will be a little different. (You can go back to about the 25 minute mark to hear it again, or you can check the show notes and find the transcript to read it.) ~Karin Rose

@SharonWallace-um1pf Месяц назад

Why in late July does the Sumac berries have white on them n can you get it out of fungus by boiling?

@lalaloopsley4376 Месяц назад

That's just malic acid and you don't have to wash it out, from my understanding that is what gives it it's flavor 😊

@arkiegold 19 дней назад

Need to harvest and dry the Sumac bobs as soon as they get red/ripe and the stems are still green. A bit late in my area now, most are moldy with all the rain and humidity we've had this year.