i wondered why coconut water is not taken as Gilanapassa or medicine in the afternoon by monks when some even take Dark Chocolate or Cheese as medicines
some avoid fruit juices of Mahapala (Big fruits) like papaya, watermelon 🍉 etc and for my mind watermelon juice is good during hot summers.
IN one section of Vinaya it says ‘I allow all fruit juices except the juice of grain” is very clear for me or if I have follow “Mula” over “Attakatha”
but it could be the “Kileasas” and cravings complaining and it’s not very important! What is important is medicines should be taken with this reflection and so do the other 3 of food, shelter and clothing for Monks.
source :https://ancient-buddhist-texts.net/Texts-and-Translations/Short-Pieces/Reflections.htm
The Ledi Monk :) 