“Yogvahi (Bioenhancer)”: An Ayurvedic Concept Used in Modern Medicines
Journal: International Research Journal of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (IRJPMS) (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2018-01-10
Authors : S. H. Majumdar A. S. Kulkarni S. M. Kumbhar;
Page : 20-25
Keywords : Bioenhancers; Yogvahi; Ayurveda; Modern medicine; bioavailability.;
Abstract
Bioenhancers” a revolutionary concept is well known in modern medicine that are used to efficacy of drug(s). The concept was researched and tested in various modern medicines, but its roots are general somewhere from classical system of Medicine (Ayurveda). This concept was known as Yogvahi in Ayurveda. Raw spices and herbs help with their aroma too, but Ayurveda recommends cooking the spices and herbs. These spices and herbs are mentioned as a Yogvahi in Ayurveda which principally serves as vehicle for nutrients in food, so these are essential in our diet but we forget to use them, we just include them in different recipes as a flavouring agent. Trikatu, bhasmas, cow urine distillate etc are notable findings of Ayurvedic Yogvahis. In modern medicines, formulation of many molecules, as piperine and quercetin, is considered as scientific usage. Anti-tubercular therapy consists combination of rifampicin, isoniazid, and piperine is an example of this. Along with such breakthrough as outputs, there is few failure cases are also reported. For getting proper breakthrough, systemic approach that can co-relate classical approach with modern principles that the most possible reason where due combination with drugs reduces the economic tag of costly drugs. This paper relates to the co-relation between the ancient concept and its applicability in modern medicines. This article decodes the core concept of Ayurveda and opens the secrete of ancient science of health.
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