Combinations are important in the food. Ayurveda emphasizes on right combination of ingredients for better health. We will explore this topic serially. In last post I quoted about milk and banana combination. There are many instances, we come across this combination and we have to stop it from their meals. Two more examples I would like to post here in this connection.
One patient of age 45, with large black spot on the back almost of six inches diameter was seen when he presented. It was not a sudden event but it grew over period of time. When he was examined, went through history and the diet he followed. And banana and milk combination was in practice for last 20 years was asked to stop. He did not listen to me. He continued his favorite breakfast. After some months It started itching. Then he showed to very senior legendary Ayurvedic doctor who asked to stop the combination immediately. This time he listened to him and stopped. He was given some other medicines also and after few weeks it disappeared permanently.
Another patient had similar history but he had eruptions on the scalp. The remaining story was the same.
The the question arises, can't we eat this combination at all? The answer is on rare occasion it may not harm but not even once in month one should take it. Same is with fruit-salad made in milk or curds. This combination is also to be eaten rarely. One more suggestion for the Fruit-salad prepared in milk or curds is; it must be finished completely and should not kept in fridge or out side for next meals. Fruit salad can be made in sugar syrup or just mix fruits like a fruit dish.
This is about the combinations of food. We will see other examples in practice in future posts. It is not that banana that is bad or milk but, the combination upsets balance resulting in different conditions.
Listen to the wisdom of Ayurveda!!
