It is possible to have an allergy to ginger. In this case, you may have a food allergy to other members of the Zingiberaceae family including various species of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom.

If you have an allergy to ginger, do not take ginger supplements.

Allergy Symptoms

Rashes are sometimes reported by those with contact sensitivity to ginger.

Eye allergy symptoms have also been reported.

Allergy Treatment

Avoid consuming ginger or ginger supplements.

External Links

• Wikipedia on Ginger
• Wikipedia on Turmeric
• Wikipedia on Cardamom
• Wikipedia on Zingiberaceae

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