Caper is unopened flower bud of Capparis Spinosa plant. It is known for its medicinal properties. It relieves stomach ache, flatulence, diabetes, prevent chest congestion and promote hair growth.
Besides being beneficial, hypersensitive people may experience caper allergy symptoms. Its sap contains diterpene esters, which is toxic and can irritate your sensitive skin.
Because of its medicinal properties, carpers can be consumed with food. However, excess dosage may cause trigger allergic symptoms.
Symptoms of Caper Allergy
Allergic reaction involves immune system. When foreign substance is ingested, immune system mistakenly treats it as a harmful substance. To combat that substance, immune system produces antibodies, which helps to detect the food proteins and signal to release histamines.
As mentioned in case of capers, a mild toxic chemical substance triggers the reaction. Below are listed different symptoms of caper spruge poisoning.
- Skin rashes
- Small blister over the skin
- Redness
- Itching
- Dermatitis
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Allergic reaction to capers is mild, but continuous usage may lead to severe reaction.
Topical application, internal consumption and in some cases even inhaling caper may stimulate the allergic reaction.
People who experienced any of the above mentioned signs after ingesting or touching caper must consult allergist for diagnosis.
Allergist will expose your skin to different food substances to determine the allergen. When the allergen is confirmed medication will be prescribed.
However, you must from now stay away from that particular food substance. Other foods that include capers must be avoided.
Caper allergic reaction can’t be cured; anyway medicines and topical creams prescribed by allergist will reduce its effect.
According to WebMD.com, capers may affect blood sugar levels in diabetic patient. Person who consume caper should closely watch blood sugar levels.
Pregnant and breast feeding women can eat capers, but information about dosage level is not known. So, it’s recommended to consult doctor if you’d like to include capers to your diet.
Mild skin rashes and irritation can be experienced by capers. Stop using this herb at once and consult physician. Discuss with your doctor about alternate food substance that can replace capers, so that you stay away from caper allergic reaction.