can jains eat garlic leaf?
Generally, Jains do not eat garlic in any form, including the leaf, because garlic is traditionally avoided as part of the prohibited root-vegetable category and also because of its strong pungent nature.
In common Jain practice, the safe rule is:
- Avoid garlic completely
- Also avoid onion and other root vegetables
Some local customs may differ slightly, but traditional Jain observance is to not use garlic at all.