Baidyanath Erand Pak for Vaat Rog

Eranda Paka is a classical herbal Ayurvedic medicine containing castor beans or Erand bija and indicated in Vata Roga or neuromuscular disorders.

Vata is the strongest of the three Dosha. The literal meaning of Vata (Vayu) is wind and it shares similar characteristics to the wind. It is an element of air and space and is responsible for the movements of fluids and cells through the body, as well as the activity of organs, muscles, nerves and thought.

Vata gets deranged easily and found to be more prominent in autumn and winters. There are many factors contributing to Vata derangement such as some food items, excessive travel, late nights, nonstop stimulation, stress, anxiety, constipation, etc.

Aggravated Vata gives rise to Vata Roga. Vata is light, dry, mobile, cold, hard, rough, sharp, subtle, flowing, and clear in Guna (Qualities). So, it can be balanced with warm, sweet and nourishing food. The food which is sweet, sour and salty in Rasa (Taste) help balance Vata.

Erand Pak is an Ayurvedic Pak and comes under Avaleha Kalpana (semi-solid preparation of drugs, prepared with the addition of jaggery, sugar or sugar-candy and boiled with prescribed drug juice or decoction). Its preparation is also available in Brihat Nighantu Ratnakar under the name of Vatari Paka.

Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition, and dosage.

Reference Text: Yoga Rathnakara – Vatavyadhi Chikitsa
Synonyms: Erand Paka, Vatari Pak, Vatari Paka
Availability: Online and at medical stores
Type of medicine: Classical Medicine
Main Indication: Vata Vyadhi
Dosha Effect: Balances Vata

Ingredients of Erand Pak

It consists of a total of 39 ingredients as mentioned below-

Eranda (Ricinus communis) seeds 768 grams
Godugdha (Cow’s milk) 6.144 liter
Goghrita (Cow’s ghee) 384 grams
Khanda (Sugar) 1.532 kg
Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) 12 grams
Marich (Piper nigrum) 12 grams
Pippali (Piper longum) 12 grams
Elachi (Elettaria cardamomum) 12 grams
Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) 12 grams
Patra (Cinnamomum Tamala) 12 grams
Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea) 12 grams
Granthi (Piper longum) 12 grams
Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) 12 grams
Chavya (Piper Chaba) 12 grams
Dhanyak (Coriandrum sativum) 12 grams
Misreya (Foeniculum vulgare) 12 grams
Sathi (Hedychium spicatum) 12 grams
Bilva (Aegle marmelos) 12 grams
Yavani (Trachyspermum ammi) 12 grams
Sweta Jirak (Cuminum cyminum) 12 grams
Krishna Jirak (Carum carvi) 12 grams
Haridra (Curcuma longa) 12 grams
Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) 12 grams
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 12 grams
Bala (Sida cordifolia) 12 grams
Patha (Cissampelos pareira) 12 grams
Hapusa (Juniperus communis) 12 grams
Vidanga (Embelia ribes) 12 grams
Puskarmul (Inula racemosa) 12 grams
Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) 12 grams
Kustha (Saussurea costus) 12 grams
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) 12 grams
Bibhitak (Terminalia bellerica) 12 grams
Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) 12 grams
Devadaru (Cedrus deodara) 12 grams
Vellari (Callicarpa macrophylla) 12 grams
Abha (Acacia nilotica) 12 grams
Aluka (Dioscorea bulbifera) 12 grams
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 12 grams

The pulp of the Eranda seeds (without seed coat) mixed in milk may be cooked till a paste (Khoya) is formed; this is fried in ghee and thereafter sugar and powders of other drugs are mixed properly.

Know the Ingredients

Castor seeds, also known as castor beans, contain ricin one of the most toxic substances known. Ricin is able to cause acute and potentially fatal gastroenteritis in addition to neurological and ophthalmological lesions.

But the seeds are only toxic if the outer shell is broken or chewed. If the seed is swallowed without chewing and there is no damage to the seed coat, it will most likely pass harmlessly through the digestive tract. Ricin is also inactivated by heat.

The seed contains 5.1–5.6% moisture, 12.0–16.0% protein, 45.0–50.6% oil and phosphorus.

Castor beans are sweetish, cathartic, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, alternative, and used therapeutically for Vata Roga, tumors, inflammations, ascites, typhoid, pain in the back, lumbago, leprosy, elephantiasis, convulsions, etc.

Trikatu is a combination of dry ginger, black pepper and long pepper (Sonth + Pippali + Kali Mirch). It is effective for burning ama (metabolic waste and toxins) which is the prime cause of all disease. It supports better digestion and cures constipation. It stimulates the liver to secrete bile which is vital for fat digestion and absorption. It also balances Kapha.

Chaturjata / Chaturjaat Churna is formed by mixing of Dalchini (bark Cinamonum zeylanicum), Ela (seeds of Elletaria cardamomum), Tejpatta (leaves of Cinnamomum tamal) and Nagkesar (flowers of Mesua ferrea). Traditionally Chaturjat is prescribed for improving appetite, promoting digestion, curing hepatic and renal disorders. It is ruksha, teekshna, laghu and ushna veerya.

Triphala is a combination of Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki and used extensively in Ayurveda for the treatment of digestive diseases. It is a tonic for the whole body. It is being used in various gastric disorders including intestinal inflammation. It contains vitamin C, linoleic oil, phospholipids, and other important nutrients. It is a rich source of tannins, which is known to affect the integrity of the mucus membrane. Tannins with their protein precipitating and vasoconstriction effects could be advantageous in preventing ulcer development. It is a Rasayana drug and used for detoxifying and tonifying the body.

Triphala pacifies Vata-vikar and cleanses the digestive tract. It aids elimination and purification. It tones and strengthens the digestive tract and promote regular and complete the evacuation of the bowels. It helps with the digestion and assimilation of food, improves blood circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties.

It revitalizes the whole body by removing toxins, gas, and distension whilst a nourishing the nervous system. It is good for anemia, fatigue, candida, cancer, allergies, constipation, diarrhea, yeast infections, indigestion, and skin disorders.

Ayurvedic Action / Karma

Amapachana: Toxin digester.
Anulomna: Takes vata / wind downward, mild laxative.
Deepan: Enkindles the digestive fire.
Kapha-Vata har: Remover of the Humor of Kapha-Vata.
Pachana: Digests Ama but does not increase appetite.
Shothahar: Removes inflammation.
Vedanasthapana: Reduces pain, anodynes, and analgesics.
Virechak: Laxative

Biomedical Action

Analgesic: Relieve pain.
Anti–inflammatory: Reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms.
Antioxidant: Neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances.
Antirheumatic: Alleviating or preventing rheumatism.
Carminative: Preventing the formation or causing the expulsion of flatulence.
Laxative: Tending to stimulate or facilitate the evacuation of the bowels.
Deobstruent: Removing obstructions; having the power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body.

Benefits of Erand Pak

It reduces Vata inside the body.
It gives relief in arthritis, cervical spondylosis, osteoarthritis, sciatica, Spondylitis, and other similar inflammatory conditions.
It helps in pain in joints and muscles.
It gives strength to the body.
It has laxative action and gives relief in constipation.
It contains herbal well-known ingredients.
It is safe to take.

Important Therapeutic Uses of Erand Pak

Abdominal lump (Gulma)
Arthritis
Cervical Spondylosis
Colicky pain (Shula)
Constipation
Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to the passage of urine and stools (Anaha)
Gout
Hernia
Inflammation of joints
Inflammation of scrotum
Joint Pains
Lockjaw (Hanustambha)
Loss of Strength
Lumbar Spondylosis
Lumbar sacral region disorders
Muscular Pains
Oedema (Shobha)
Pain due to paralysis
Pain in the urinary system (Basti Shula)
Piles
Rheumatoid arthritis (Amavata)
Stiffness and Tightness in the chest (Urograha)
Stiffness in thigh muscles (Kati graha)
Useful in hemiplegia (paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body)

The Dosage of Erand Pak

It is completely safe to take this medicine in recommended doses.
The recommended dosage of medicine is 5-15 gram per day.
It should be taken once or twice a day.
It is to be taken with water or milk.
Or take as directed by a doctor.

Suggestions, Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects, and Warnings

Eat fresh, easily digestible, and Vata reducing foods.
Do not overeat.
Try to avoid stress, anxiety by doing yoga and pranayama.
It contains sugar, and hence it is not suitable for a diabetic person.
Better to avoid during pregnancy.
Effectivity of herbal medicine depends on many factors. A medicine suitable for one person may not essentially give the same result in another person.
The exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power of the patient, the nature of the illness, the state of the viscera and humours, and the properties of individual drugs.
Keep away from the sight and reach of children.
It is herbal medicine and takes time to show visible results.
It should be taken only in recommended doses. High doses may cause a burning sensation and irritation.

Pharmacies Making Erand Pak

You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores. Since it is a classical medicine, it is manufactured by many Ayurvedic pharmacies.

Name of some of the Ayurvedic Pharmacies manufacturing this medicine is given below:

Baidyanath Erand Pak
Jagriti Erand Pak Granules Vatripak R.T.S
Kamdhenu Laboratories Eranda Pak
Maharshi Erand Pak
Sadhna Erand Pak
Sanjeevika Erand Pak
Shri Dhanwantri Herbals Erand Pak
and many other Ayurvedic pharmacies.