What the texts say
None of the three texts gives a reason for horse gram in particular. Charaka lists it with other grains and pulses that clash with milk, Vagbhata gives a similar list, and Sushruta puts it among the things he says become like poison when eaten with milk.[1][2][3]
The modern view
We have not found a modern study that tests horse gram eaten with milk. The rule comes from the classical texts alone.
Classical text only
Related
Milk and urad dal
Charaka lists urad (black gram) among the pulses not to take with milk. No study we found has tested the rule.
FoodMilk and salt
Sushruta lists salt among the things that become poison-like when eaten with milk. No study we found has tested the rule.
FoodMilk and curd together
Sushruta says not to eat curd with milk, and calls such pairs poison-like. No study we found has tested the rule.
Sources
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana 26.84 (Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya).
- Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutra Sthana 7.31-32, GRETIL e-text.
- Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana 20.8 (Hitahitiya Adhyaya), NIIMH e-Sushruta edition.
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