Can I drink the triphala rinse?

No. Spit it out. This cup is a mouth rinse, not a dose to swallow.

Does triphala water cure gum disease?

No. It is not a treatment for gums, ulcers, or decay. See a dentist for those.

How much triphala goes in the cup?

Only a pinch in one cup of warm water. A strong sour mix is not better.

Triphala Mouth Rinse

Stir a pinch of triphala into warm water, swish, and spit it out. Do not drink this rinse. It is not a treatment for gums or teeth.

A triphala rinse that is spat out

Triphala is a familiar powder of three fruits. In this recipe it is only a rinse, and a pinch is enough to cloud the water slightly. A strong sour mix is hard on the mouth and is not better.

Triphala is also sold to swallow, so the two uses are easy to mix up. Here you spit it out. If you already take it for the bowels, do not swallow this rinse as an extra dose. Dental pain and pus need a dentist.

Ingredients

A pinch of triphala powder
1 cup warm water
Extra warm water only to dilute the triphala if it tastes too strong

How to prepare

Stir the pinch of triphala into warm water until no dry clumps remain.
Let grit settle, then use the clearer liquid on top for rinsing.

How to use

Swish a mouthful for 20 to 30 seconds and spit it out.
Repeat once, then rinse with plain water and spit that out too.
Make a fresh cup another day. Do not store the mix.

Helpful habits

Warm water disperses the pinch better than cold water.
If the powder tastes very sour, use less, not more.

Precautions

Spit the triphala rinse out. Do not swallow it.
Stop if the mouth stings or the teeth feel suddenly sensitive.
It does not cure gum disease, ulcers, or tooth decay.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drink the triphala rinse?: No. Spit it out. This cup is a mouth rinse, not a dose to swallow.
Does triphala water cure gum disease?: No. It is not a treatment for gums, ulcers, or decay. See a dentist for those.
How much triphala goes in the cup?: Only a pinch in one cup of warm water. A strong sour mix is not better.