Hello, it can be taken two  three times or once. three tsf of husk to mix with half tsf of sugar, than take one tsf in  mouth with one glass of water n to be engulfed as soon as possible as it swells with water,like wise next one,n than third one. It can be used as diet in some part of Rajasthan during summer to keep them cool with curd.ok.

Take 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) of isabgol with 8 oz (240 ml) of water daily at bedtime until your constipation passes.