What the texts say
The entry sits in Charaka's list of incompatible foods, among the pairs he says lead to death. The same list comes back to the plant near its end, barring stale kakamachi. Kākamācī is commonly identified as black nightshade (makoy).[1]
The modern view
We found no study that tests kakamachi with honey.
From the classical texts
Related
Stale makoy (kakamachi)
Charaka lists makoy (kakamachi) kept overnight among incompatible foods. Vagbhata also bars it cooked in a pot used for fish or ginger.
FoodHeated honey (garam shahad)
Charaka says hot honey, and honey for someone suffering from heat, lead to death. Sushruta also warns against honey with hot things.
FoodHoney and lotus seeds
Charaka lists honey with pushkara (lotus) seed as incompatible, alongside honey and ghee in equal parts and hot water after honey.
FoodHoney and ghee in equal parts
Charaka and Sushruta both say honey and ghee taken in equal amounts are incompatible. Charaka files it under incompatibility by quantity.
Sources
Updated 4 November 2026