Hi Everyone, Ginger can be an allergen!: IgE-mediated reactions Ginger may uncommonly induce symptoms of food allergy in sensitized individuals. Symptoms include dermatitis, contact dermatitis, eczema, and pompholyx eczema. http://www.unicapinvitrosight.com/templates/Allergens.asp?id=2445 Several hours later, I woke up during the night > > covered in sweat. Could the ginger have done that??? (I get night sweats from eggs and gluten.) Paleobest, Susan