Many of the texts prohibit eating them. Here are a few references. Some Taoist texts also speak against them.
 
Manu Smriti 5.5
Garuda Purana 1.97.3 (68-71)
Skanda Purana 40.9
Siva Purana 7.10-12
Padma Purana Vol. 42, 4.56.19 -24
Varaha Purana 16.11-15
Agni Purana 173.37

Best,

Dean

Dean Anderson
East West Cultural Institute



From: Howard Resnick <hr@ivs.edu>
To: Indology List <indology@list.indology.info>
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 1:29 AM
Subject: [INDOLOGY] garlic and onion query

Seasons greetings!

Many Asian spiritual traditions prohibit the eating of onion and garlic. Where does that rule come from? Shastra-based?

All help appreciated.

Howard
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