REVIEWS ON: NATURAL BIO ENHANCER YOGVAHI MEDICATIONS FOR TREATING OSMF

“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. A precancerous disorder of the mouth, oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), is typically characterised by inflammation and increasing fibrosis in the submucous region, causing tongue protrusion, intense burning sensation, trismus, and difficulty opening the mouth. It is widely acknowledged that OSMF is an Indian disease that has the greatest incidence of oral cancer. This research aims to shed light on the comprehensive use of Yogavahi (ayurvedic) medications for treating OSMF.