Bioenhancers or Bio potentiators are those agents which do not show any pharmacological action of their own at the therapeutic dose used, instead, they when combined with the active drug, lead to the potentiation of the pharmacological activity of the Drug. “Bioenhancing activity” is considered as a revolutionary concept that is being researched and tested in various modern medicines, but its roots, in general, has been obtained from a classical system of medicine called “Ayurveda”. In Ayurveda, the concepts which promote the mechanism of bio enhancing activity are of :- Yogavahi, Anupana, Bhaishajya kala, Rasayana, Various Yoga (Formulations), Purana Aushadhies, Penetration enhancers, Action augmenting drugs, Bhavana, and Process of Samshodhana. In this article, an attempt has been made to explain the concepts and mechanism of Yogavahi, and to throw light on the various drugs and processes mentioned in Ayurveda with Yogavahi property.

Introduction - Ayurveda a holistic system of medicine, originated in India more than 3000 yrs ago. The main objective of Ayurveda is to “Maintain the health of healthy person and to pacify the disease of a diseased person”. Immunity is the ability of the body to resist against the various foreign agents. The concept of immunity, in fact had been rooted in Ayurvedic system of medicine much before 600 BC. Material and Methods - In Ayurvedic classics Acharya’s has mentioned a lot of immune boosters, both single drugs and formulations. Ashwagandha, is one among them, which has got immense popularity recently, due to its ability to boost body immunity and also, it can increases body’s natural ability to fight viruses. Discussion- Ashwagandha, a special herb, used extensively in Ayurveda and is known for its capacity to boost the immunity. The pharmacodynamic action of Aswagandha itself proves the immunomodulatory effects. The herb is ushna in potency thereby reduces Kapha Vata, providing more strength to the immune system of our body. Being Madhura in rasa it provides ojas, bala and nourishment to the Dhatus. Conclusion- An effort to compile the details about Aswagandha in relation to its immune boosting power was done here.

Alambusha (Biophytum sensitivum) belonging to the family oxalidaceae, commonly known as Mukkutti, is mostly found in marshy regions of south India, abundantly seen during rainy season. It is known as the “Small Tree Plant” with sensitive leaflets and bright yellow circular small flowers resembles like a tree in its texture and looks. The phytochemistry of B.sensitivum showed a wide range of chemical compounds, such as, two biflavones, three flavonoids and two acids. The plant is described in Ayurvedic classics, by Nighantu Acharyas, as Krimighna herb. The plant, is traditionally believed to exhibit antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity, radioprotection, immune-modulation, antibacterial, wound-healing, hypoglycemic actions. B.sensitivum has been used as traditional medicine for several purposes such as expectorant, stimulant, and tonic. It is recommended to be used in the treatment of stomach ache, asthma, treating insomnia, convulsions, cramps, chest complaints, inflammations, wound infections, tumors, and remedying chronic skin diseases. In the present review, all the available sources regarding the plant B. sensitivum was highlighted in a bird eye view

The plant selected in the present study for analysing the antibacterial activity is, Alambusha (Biophytum sensitivum). The whole part of the plant is considered useful and exhibits krimighna, vrana ropana and pitta kaphaghna action as per Ayurveda. Also, it has been said by the folklore people that the leaves exhibit styptic action. So combining all these views, the study goes step by step to compare the Antibacterial activity of the leaf, root and leaf root combination of Alambusha in three different extraction solvents (Ethanol, chloroform, aqueous), which is taken at a fixed concentration of 20 mg/ml (2%) in an increasing volume of 25 ul, 50 ul, 75 ul, 100 ul against two wound infection-causing bacteria’s such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa andBacillus subtilis, by Agar well diffusion method. The study fortifies that leaf ethanolic extract of Alambusha at a volume of 100 microliters shows maximum antibacterial activity against both bacterial species, that too highest in Pseudomonas aeruginosa when compared to root alone and leaf along with root combinations. These results obtained show that plant extracts can be used as anti-infective agents.

Background- Ayurveda is an ancient science of indigenous medicine, which is special in respect that, it is not only a medical science but is an art of living in human beings. There is a great demand of Ayurveda in the field of cosmetology due to its unique concept about beauty and its effective, cheaper and long-lasting beauty therapy without any side effect. Some medicinal plants like- Haridra, Manjistha, Sariva, Chandana, Amalaki, Ghritkumari, Babul, Lavanga, Shikakai, Ritha, Bhringaraj etc. have been prescribed for beautification of skin, hair, etc. Review methods- The studies done in previous years were found using Medline, Pubmed, Google scholar and by manual search. The searches conducted for determining the role of Ayurveda in cosmetology were included in this study. Results- It has been tried to keenly understand the role of Ayurveda in cosmetology from various aspects. The present review deals with the advantages of Ayurveda in Cosmetology, ayurvedic medicines & medicinal plants as cosmetics. Conclusion- After reviewing the classical texts and several articles, it has been concluded that Ayurvedic beauty concepts and products have bright future in cosmetology. The increased demand for the natural product has created new avenues in cosmeceutical market