Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry | Ayurvedic Immunity Kwath | Riddhish Herbals | 100g

Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry is a traditional eight-herb Ayurvedic kwath (decoction) blend, prepared fresh at home by simmering the powder in water. Built around Guduchi and Tulsi, it has long been valued in Indian households as a warm daily drink to support the body's natural resilience through changing seasons.

About Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry

The word pratirakshak means "protector," and ukalo is the Gujarati term for a kwath or kashayam — a herbal decoction made by boiling herbs in water. This is a dry powder you simmer yourself, which means each cup is freshly extracted rather than pre-bottled. The blend was previously sold as Pratikar Ukalo.

The formula brings together eight well-known Ayurvedic herbs in equal measure, each present at 12.5%. Guduchi and Tulsi lead the blend, supported by Vasa, Musta (Nagarmoth), Kariyatu, Punarnava, dry ginger (Sunthi) and Neem. Together they form a bitter-pungent, warming decoction in the spirit of the classical seasonal kwaths described across Ayurvedic literature.

Traditional Ayurvedic Importance

Guduchi (Giloy) is described in classical texts as Amrita, the nectar herb, and is grouped among the Rasayana dravyas in the Charaka Samhita and the Guduchyadi varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu. It is classically linked to jvarahara (fever-pacifying) and vyadhikshamatva qualities.

Tulsi (Holy Basil), known in Sanskrit as Surasa, is revered in Ayurvedic and household tradition and is classically associated with kasa-shwasahara (respiratory) and jvaraghna properties.

Vasa (Adhatoda) is described in Bhavaprakasha as a classical kasa-shwasahara herb, traditionally valued for the throat and breathing passages. Musta (Nagarmoth) is a classical deepana-pachana and jvarahara herb. Kariyatu, the bitter Bhunimba, is traditionally used as a tikta (bitter) digestive and fever-period herb. Punarnava — literally "that which renews" — is classically described as shothahara and a Rasayana. Sunthi, dry ginger, is called Vishwabheshaja, the universal medicine, and anchors the blend's warming, digestive character. Neem (Nimba) is the classical tikta herb valued in tradition for purification and seasonal balance.

Key Features

• Eight-herb traditional blend — Guduchi, Vasa, Musta, Kariyatu, Punarnava, Sunthi, Neem and Tulsi, each at 12.5%.
• Freshly prepared each time — a dry kwath you simmer at home, so potency is not lost to long bottle storage.
• Supports natural resilience — herbs traditionally linked to vyadhikshamatva and seasonal balance.
• Warming, bitter-pungent character — in the spirit of classical Ayurvedic seasonal decoctions.
• No added sugar, colour or preservative — a plain herbal powder blend.
• Vegan and plant-based — made entirely from herbs.
• Made in a quality-controlled facility — manufactured for Riddhish Herbals in a GMP-, ISO 9001:2015- and HACCP-certified facility.

Ingredients

• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) — stem — 12.5%
• Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) — leaf — 12.5%
• Musta / Nagarmoth (Cyperus rotundus) — root — 12.5%
• Kariyatu / Bhunimba (Andrographis paniculata) — whole plant — 12.5%
• Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) — root — 12.5%
• Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) — rhizome — 12.5%
• Neem / Nimba (Azadirachta indica) — bark — 12.5%
• Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) — whole plant — 12.5%

Composition verified against the physical pack label — eight herbs, each present at 12.5% in equal proportion.

Research and Scientific References

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) has been the subject of published phytopharmacological research exploring its traditionally recognised immunomodulatory activity, with active compounds characterised under laboratory study conditions. — (Sharma et al., 2012 — Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2012.03.027)

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) has been reviewed across human studies in a systematic review that examined its traditionally described adaptogenic and immunomodulatory properties. — (Jamshidi & Cohen, 2017 — Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, PMID 28400848)

Results observed under study conditions. Individual results may vary. These references describe the herbs in a research context and are not claims about this product. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.

How to Use

Take 1 teaspoon (about 5 g) of Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry and add it to roughly 1.5 glasses of water. Simmer gently until it reduces to about one cup, strain, and sip warm. Traditionally taken once or twice a day, ideally in the morning. A natural anupan (vehicle) such as a little honey added after the decoction has cooled slightly, or a pinch of black pepper, may be used as advised. Use as directed by your Ayurvedic physician.

Who Can Use It

Suitable for adults looking to add a warm traditional herbal decoction to their daily seasonal routine. This blend contains Vasa and Neem, which are traditionally avoided during pregnancy — do not use if pregnant. If you are lactating, taking any medication, or managing any health condition, consult a qualified physician before use. For children, use only under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician at an appropriately reduced dose.

Safety Information

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed to protect freshness and aroma.

Related Ayurvedic Products

Pratirakshak Ukalo comes in two forms, and shares its warming dry-ginger base with several Riddhish digestive formulations:

• Pratirakshak Ukalo Liquid (200ml) — the same immunity blend as a ready-to-use liquid, for when you would rather not simmer it yourself.
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) ingredient guide — more on the dry ginger (Sunthi) that warms this kwath.
• Sunth Powder (Dry Ginger) — the Sunthi in this kwath, on its own as a single-herb churna.
• Trikatu Churna and Ultimate Syrup — warming deepana-pachana formulas built on the same dry ginger.

Explore the full Digestive & Daily Wellness range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry AYUSH or GMP certified?

It is marketed by Riddhish Herbals and manufactured by Panchamrut Herbals (Mfg. Lic. No. GA/1762) in a GMP-, ISO 9001:2015- and HACCP-certified facility. These are facility-level certifications. Riddhish Herbals has supplied genuine Ayurvedic products since 2015, with a bill provided on every purchase.

Can I take this without a doctor?

As a multi-herb Ayurvedic decoction, it is best used under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, who can advise on dose and suitability for you.

What is Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry?

It is a dry kwath (decoction) powder of eight Ayurvedic herbs — Guduchi, Vasa, Musta, Kariyatu, Punarnava, Sunthi, Neem and Tulsi — that you simmer in water and drink warm. It was previously known as Pratikar Ukalo.

What are the alternate names?

Also searched as Pratikar Ukalo, Pratiraxak Ukalo, Pratiraksha Kwath, immunity kwath, immunity kadha, and dry immunity decoction.

How is this different from other immunity kwaths?

Many immunity kadhas use only three or four herbs. This blend brings together eight, led by Guduchi and Tulsi, each at 12.5%, with honest label-led information and no exaggerated promises.

Is it available at Riddhish Herbals?

Yes. It is available at riddhishherbals.com and through Riddhish Herbals retail stores in Gujarat, with pan-India delivery.

How should I store it?

In a cool, dry place away from sunlight, with the pack kept tightly closed.

What is the recommended anupan?

The decoction is usually taken warm on its own. A little honey added after it cools slightly, or a pinch of black pepper, may be used as traditionally advised.

Has Guduchi been studied scientifically?

Yes. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) has been examined in published phytopharmacological research for its traditionally recognised immunomodulatory properties (Sharma et al., 2012, Journal of Ethnopharmacology). Such studies describe the herb in a research context and are not claims about this product.

Can it be taken every day?

It is designed as a daily seasonal wellness drink for adults and may be taken once or twice a day, or as advised by your physician.

Regional Names and Spelling Variants

English: Pratirakshak Ukalo Dry, Immunity Kwath, Dry Immunity Decoction
Hindi (romanised): Pratirakshak Ukalo
Gujarati (romanised): Pratiraxak Ukalo
Sanskrit (romanised): Pratirakshaka Kwatha
Marathi (romanised): Pratirakshak Kadha
Previously known as: Pratikar Ukalo
Key herbs: Guduchi / Giloy / Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia); Tulsi / Surasa (Ocimum sanctum); Vasa / Adusa (Adhatoda vasica); Musta / Nagarmoth (Cyperus rotundus); Kariyatu / Bhunimba (Andrographis paniculata); Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa); Sunthi / Sunth (Zingiber officinale); Neem / Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
Spelling variants: Pratikar Ukalo, Pratiraxak Ukalo, Pratiraksha Ukalo, Pratirakshak Kwath, immunity kadha, immunity kwath dry
Search terms: immunity kwath dry, ayurvedic immunity decoction, giloy tulsi kwath, 8 herb immunity kadha