Food is directly related to the resulting state of mind. There has been a consensus amongst all eastern religions. Great Acharya of Hath Yog, Guru Goraksha Nath ji says:
"Atyahaar indriya bal karati
Naashati gyan maithun chit dharati"
(Excessive or improper food contributes to rebellious senses, destroys wakefulness, and imposes to chitta the sensual desires. - Guru Gorakhnath)
Both garlic and onion have been understood to be tamasik, and cause darkening effects upon the chitta. Shastras have compared Onion to the 'nails-of-the-swine'.
Both of these herbs are useful though in treating various diseases, and are accepted by Ayurveda as medicine but not as food. Both of these herbs do contribute to increased cravings for sensual desires (sex being one).
"Atyahaar indriya bal karati
Naashati gyan maithun chit dharati"
(Excessive or improper food contributes to rebellious senses, destroys wakefulness, and imposes to chitta the sensual desires. - Guru Gorakhnath)
Both garlic and onion have been understood to be tamasik, and cause darkening effects upon the chitta. Shastras have compared Onion to the 'nails-of-the-swine'.
Both of these herbs are useful though in treating various diseases, and are accepted by Ayurveda as medicine but not as food. Both of these herbs do contribute to increased cravings for sensual desires (sex being one).