What the texts say
Sesame (tila, तिल) comes second in Charaka's list, right after honey. The verse names the food, not a preparation, and gives no reason for the pair or any time to wait between them. It covers meat from domestic, marsh and water animals.[1]
The modern view
We found no study of sesame eaten with meat that tests Charaka's rule. Our search was not fully screened, so a study may exist that we missed.
Classical text only
Questions people ask
Does this include meat cooked in sesame (til) oil?
The verse says tila, sesame, and does not mention the oil. Whether it extends to cooking in til oil is not stated.[1]
Related
Meat and honey
Charaka says not to eat the meat of domestic, marsh or water animals together with honey. No study we found tests the rule.
FoodMeat and radish (mooli)
Charaka lists radish among the foods not to eat together with the meat of domestic, marsh or water animals. No study we found tests it.
FoodMilk with meat
Charaka says not to eat meat and milk together. He sets no waiting time after meat, and no study we found has tested it.
FoodMeat and sprouts
Charaka and Sushruta say not to eat meat with sprouted grains. No study we found has tested the rule.
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