The Compendium of Caraka 1.26.44

1.26.44

ityevamete ṣaḍrasāḥ pṛthaktvenaikatvena vā mātraśaḥ samyagupayujyamānā upakārāya bhavantyadhyātmalokasya apakārakarāḥ punarato 'anyathā bhavantyupayujyamānāḥ tān vidvānupakārārthameva mātraśaḥ samyagupayojayediti //

Thus, these six tastes, when properly used either separately or together in due measure, bring benefit to the living being; but when used otherwise, they cause harm. Therefore, the wise person should use them properly in due measure, solely for the purpose of benefit.