To relieve being constipated, take 1 teaspoon of Triphala each night on an empty stomach before bed and avoid Apple 💩.

Constipation is a disease of Vata caused by too much dryness, coldness, and ungroundedness. Use 1 tspn of Triphala or Haritaki at bedtime. Vata's should drink at least 8 to 10 cups of water.

Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Studies Program, 1997