Sumac Herb vs Mangifera indica

Sour Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spice plant used medicinally for digestive conditions, diabetes, and antioxidant properties.

Pan-tropical fruit tree; bark, leaves, and seed kernels used medicinally across Asia and Africa.

gallic acid, quercetin, kaempferol, ellagic acid, tannins

mangiferin, quercetin, kaempferol, lupeol, gallic acid, beta-carotene

Digestive conditions in Persian and Levantine medicine, Diabetes and blood sugar in Middle Eastern folk medicine, Diarrhea and dysentery, Antifungal skin conditions

diabetes, digestive disorders, skin conditions, fever, diarrhea

Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Culinary doses as food medicine; 2-4g dried berries tea; 500mg extract daily

500mg mangiferin extract or 5-10g dried leaf tea

Kidney stones with high oxalate sensitivity, None established as food

blood sugar medications

Generally very safe as food spice

generally safe at food doses, GI upset