staghorn sumac
rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac is a Vitamin C POWERHOUSE. As discussed extensively in the sea buckthorn section, Vitamin C is one of the vitamins our bodies won’t STORE, so we need to consume it daily to maintain the benefits. Optimal absorption & action of Vit C requires FLAVONOIDS: when you get your C directly from whole food/ herb sources, YOU GET IT ALL- because they naturally occur together. Sumac is a great thing to take at the onset & throughout the duration of a cold.
Bursting with antioxidants, it protects the skin, providing some support against UV damage. Its high flavonoid content make it a great anti-inflammatory, reliving muscle soreness POST WORKOUT.
Sumac is a star at regulating blood sugar- the trickle down effects of this include weight management, stable energy, stable moods, hormonal balance & brighter skin.
Anti-microbial & anti-fungal, sumac is great for oral health and in cooking as an extra measure against food-borne illness.
With a flavor identical to lemon, sumac adds a bright & sour note to all it adorns. We blend it with cayenne peppers, rosehips & calendula in our Dragon Dust- a tangy, spicy salt akin to Tajin, that’s excellent for coming & that makes a show-stopping rim for a margarita, bloody mary or michelada.
We harvest ours in the wild in northern Vermont, in August.*
F I N D I T I N :
{ a sour & spicy salt }
Once used as currency & valued more highly than gold for its prowess in preservation, flavor & ritual, this nutrient-rich sea salt can adorn any dish. Tart & zesty wild sumac & rosehip are matched by the blaze of fiery cayenne in this vivid jar of sour & spicy salt. Golden gut healing calendula provides balancing warmth to the dragon den. Use as a potent spice rub, in margaritas, bloody marys or sprinkle on anything in need of a citrusy burst.
{ wild staghorn sumac & honeyfield farm cayenne pepper flakes with rose hips & generation farm calendula in celtic sea salt }
