If you do not receive the desired result, increase or decrease the dosage accordingly. Depending of course on the ailment and the severity of it, approximately three months of sustained high dosage is usually required before the body is repaired. Sometimes it takes a full year for reparation to occur so that a person goes through all four seasons. It's impossible to give a set answer. However, some problems like constipation and blood sugar imbalance will usually get excellent results within a day, while someone with other problems may not feel any difference for weeks.
Herbs are a slow, safe, remedy.
Many people have gradually decreased drug dosage and frequency with the use of herbs. As with any serious health problem, please consult a competent health practitioner. Since herbs are food, you can take them whenever you want. Most people will take them before meals so the liquid won't dilute their digestive juices. Others on a busy schedule will take them first thing in the morning and last thing at night.