To use the liquid supplements, you usually stir 30 drops into a cup of water or juice 1-3 times per day. Capsules, tablets, or chewables should be taken once or twice a day.

Taking triphala on an empty stomach is the traditional recommendation. This probably helps maximize the effects of the medicine.

If you want to use triphala as a laxative, take 2 to 6 grams (0. 071 to 0. 21 oz) (about 0. 4 to 1. 25 teaspoons) each day. Triphala will take 6-12 hours to have its laxative effect. Don’t use it as a laxative for more than 7 days.

You can take triphala in other forms to receive its immune benefits as well.

Triphala should not replace conventional cancer treatments.

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