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Aaron (MT) on 03/14/2026:
Hi Lukas,
I use the brand Organic India. It tastes "better" than others, but is still horrific. I drink it in a Coffee cup and might drink another cup of water afterward, but it doesn't seem to matter. The Pear has no relation to the effectiveness as far as I can tell, it is a Detox fruit so it's good, but it's main use is to rapidly kill the taste of the Triphala.
Triphala works as people have said, however if an almost instant laxative is needed, I use 10 Grams of the powder mixed in Warm Water.
Cautions with the powder... It tastes Horrific, so have a Detox fruit like a Pear cut up and ready to immediately eat to kill the taste before you brush your teeth. It's so bad, it will make your mouth parts angry.
Also, do not boil water because it will take forever to get down. Do not use Cold water because it will taste worse, if that's possible. Something you can mix up real quick and get down as fast as humanly possible, and on to the Pear.
Maybe you should try upon rising drinking a glass of water with probiotics and one half lemon or line. Next prepare the morning flex drink:
TRIPHALA-prevents aging, imparts immunity and improves mental faculties. It helps to detoxify the liver, restore digestion and purify blood. It is also a laxative that rejuvenates the membrane lining the digestive tract and contributes to effective cleansing of the colon.
PSYLLIUM HUSK: Is a Fiber Psyllium appears to increase stool mass more effectively than do other common laxative fibre sources
I've had terrible constipation since I was young... I would have a bowel movement maybe every 2 weeks. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years ago, which made the problem much worse. Typical remedies like laxatives, prunes, and fiber have absolutely no effect on me. Triphala has been a miracle for me. It's not a laxative, but it encourages regular bowel movements because it acts like a tonic for your colon and digestive system. It's extremely gentle but very powerful. I have a bowel movement almost every day, without any pain or discomfort. It completely regulates my digestive system and makes me feel great. As an added bonus, it has a ton of antioxidants, which is great for your body! I use a very good-quality brand, because some lower quality brands have little to no effect on me. Look for brands that have guaranteed potency.
I have had very good luck with Triphala to normalize bowels. I take 3 capsules every night before retiring and it keeps me regular without the cramps, gas, etc. from laxatives. No fear about leaving the house the next day!
My GF was very constipated and I bought her a bottle of Triphala. It worked right away and as long as she takes 4 caps a day, 2 in the AM and 2 before bed.
