The Investigation of Antimicrobial Activities and Hypoglycemic Effect of Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) Syrups in Different Region

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activity and hypoglycemic effect of sumac sours collected from different regions. Rhus coriaria, is the only species of rhus in Turkey. It shows spread in different regions in Turkey. Particularly, it is used as sour in Anatolia. Sumac sour is usually consumed in south provinces in Turkey. In the study, three Gram (-), three Gram (+) and 1 yeast strains obtained from the culture collection of the Microbiology Laboratory of Ordu University were used. The antimicrobial effects of samples were investigated by using agar disc diffusion method. Hypoglycemic effect was investigated with -amylase and -glucosidase inhibition assays. In result of the study, almost all samples formed zones ranging from 31.5 to 6 mm against bacteria and yeast, but Antep, Hatay sumac syrup samples did not create against Candida albicans and Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Consequently, sumac syrups were determined to be an effective antimicrobial activity. In addition, we can say that there are hypoglycemic effects of sumac syrup samples in Mersin, Hatay and Gaziantep respectively.