Recently I was informed that skin of Ginger may cause insanity.
As Ginger is widely used in India as a spice and as a medicine for a host of illnesses, I checked the facts.
While it is known that it aggravates piles and might be cause for the same, if consumed in excess,this one was news to me.
Normally Home Remedies are time-tested and are generally true.
‘An acute overdose of ginger is usually in excess of about 2 grams of ginger per kilogram of body mass, dependent on level of ginger tolerance, and can result in a state of central nervous system over-stimulation called ginger intoxication or colloquially the “ginger gitters”.’
Though this appears under ‘Pseudo scientific researches and Preliminary Research’, it is advisable to be careful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger
Other Reactions.
Allergic reactions to ginger generally result in a rash, and although generally recognized as safe, ginger can cause heartburn, bloating, gas, belching and nausea, particularly if taken in powdered form. Unchewed fresh ginger may result in intestinal blockage, and individuals who have had ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease or blocked intestines may react badly to large quantities of fresh ginger. Ginger can also adversely affect individuals with gallstones. There are also suggestions that ginger may affect blood pressure, clotting, and heart rhythms.