Bioenhancers have been used in Ayurveda historically and are now being investigated for their
pharmacological effi cacy. Herbal bioenhancers work on the gastrointestinal tract to improve
absorption and drug bioavailability by acting on the drug metabolic process. Many herbal drugs
show low activity due to their poor lipid solubility or improper molecular size. Piperine
gingerol naringin quercetin niaziridin glycyrrhizin allicin curcumin genistein and
others are able to enhance the bioavailability of active pharmaceuticals. This book details
various facets of herbal bio-enhancers in a single comprehensive text.
