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Some Buddhists have a ban on certain foods because they excite the senses.
The Five Pungent Roots (五葷):
- Allium chinense (Chinese onion)
- Asafoetida
- Garlic
- Leek
See Buddhist cuisine
The pacifism about killing plants is a significant factor here, but I would include many other foods in the forbidden list because they excite the senses. In particular are a number of spices like Tumeric (Curry) and Cinnamon.
Last updated 2023-08-13 at 11:07:38
