What the texts say
The entry sits in Charaka's list of incompatible foods with no reason, amount or preparation attached. The plant named is kākamācī. It is often identified as black nightshade, but that identification has not been checked for this card, and the verse does not say which part of the plant is meant.[1]
The modern view
We found no study that tests kakamachi with honey. Our search was not fully screened, so a study may exist that we did not find.
Classical text only
Related
Stale makoy (kakamachi)
Charaka lists makoy (kakamachi) kept overnight as an incompatible food. The rule is about this one plant, and no study we found has tested it.
FoodHeated honey (garam shahad)
Charaka says hot honey leads to death. Two rat studies of heated honey give mixed results, and no study we found has tested it in people.
FoodHoney and lotus seeds
Charaka lists honey with pushkara (lotus) seed as incompatible. The verse does not name makhana, and no study we found tests the rule.
FoodHoney and ghee in equal parts
Charaka and Sushruta say honey and ghee in equal amounts are incompatible. Two rat studies disagree, and neither tested people.
Sources
Awaiting review by The Good Vaidya Medical Board. Prepared from the sources below and checked against each one.
Published 4 November 2026 · Last updated 4 November 2026