Report of a Case of IgE-Mediated Anaphylaxis to Fenugreek

摘要

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant of the Fabaceae family that is used as an herb, mainly in the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. The Fabaceae or Leguminosae are flowering plants commonly known as the legume and pea or bean families. Allergic reactions to fenugreek are uncommon [1,2]. Patients sensitized to the peanut allergens Ara h 1 and Ara h 3 were reported to show cross-reactivity to 7S vicilin-like and 11S legumin-like allergens in fenugreek [3].