the fda considers ginger to be a safe food supplement. so in food the root is ok and does not have any activity. larger doses carry the potential for adverse reactions. adverse reactions can include mild effects such as heartburn diarrhea and mouth irritation. i would recommend speaking with your health care provider first especially if you are on prescription medications. they may want to monitor you more closely for a few months.
is it safe to take ginger root with prescribed medications?