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sumac/black cumin powder

An Iranian traditional herbal medicine composed of powder derived from sumac and Bunium persicum (black cumin, black zira), with potential anti-emetic activity. Upon oral administration, sumac/black cumin powder may inhibit chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). The powder may also have some anti-oxidant activities.
Synonym:persumac
persumac powder
Rhus coriaria L./Bunium persicum Boiss powder
sumac/black zira powder
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