* CHEMISTRY IN

NATURAL
MEDICINE
{ENZYMES}
T.J.Sushmitha
1st B.Sc Biotechnology
Department of Botany and Biotechnology
Thiagarajar college
*prologue
Chemistry is in and around
everywhere in our day to day life.

Everything around us is made of

chemicals and of course to know us
and our surroundings we should
learn chemistry
*enzymes
Enzymes are biocatalysts and because of their remarkable properties, they are extremely
used in medical diagnosis .

Without enzymes , the living processes would be very slow to sustain life.
* Maltase maltose glucose + glucose
* Lactase lactose glucose + galactose
* Invertase sucrose glucose + fructose

Enzymes are more important than vitamins and minerals for general health. Without
enzymes, vitamins and minerals are useless.

Researches in the last two decades have concentrated more on enzymes such as creatinine
kinase MB, alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, alkakine phosphatase etc. for
clinical applications.
*Is enzyme natural?
Raw vegetables and fruits are rich sources of fresh enzymes. Best
sources are ;
banana, mango, beans, pineapple, sprouts
 Chemistry in enzymes
* Enzyme is nothing but a protein molecule
there by amino acids.
* These are nothing but the chemical
molecules.
* The process of chemical and physical
change which goes on continually in the
living organism.
* Build-up of new tissue, replacement of old
tissue, conversion of food to energy,
disposal of
* waste materials, reproduction - all the
activities that we characterize as "life."
Chemical Nature of Enzymes
All known enzymes are proteins. They are high molecular weight compounds made
up
principally of chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. See Figure 1.
Enzymes can be denatured and precipitated with salts, solvents and other reagents.
Many enzymes require the presence of other compounds - cofactors - before their
catalytic
activity can be exerted.
A metal-ion-activator - these include K+, Fe++, Fe+++, Cu++, Co++, Zn++, Mn++, Mg++,
Ca++,
and Mo+++.
Some chemical molecules like carbonic acids
* Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy (Ea‡) for a
reaction, thus dramatically increasing the rate of the reaction.
As a result, products are formed faster and reactions reach
their equilibrium state more rapidly
*Is enzyme a medicine?
 ginger and milk thistle to help tone the heart, stimulate the liver, and
strengthen the intestines.
 Ginger enzymes turn cholesterol into bile acids.
 Enzymes in nettles drive toxins out of the body by stimulating the kidneys.
 Licorice enzymes a balancing effect on estrogen hormones and estrogen
metabolism.

 Aloe Vera enzymes remove dead skin cells and help open pores.
heal wounds, heal burns and keep pain to a minimum.

 Green tea enzymes excrete toxins.

 Hawthorn enzymes prevent collagen destruction .
 Dandelion enzymes enhance the flow of bile and help to break down fat
molecules.
 Cayenne enzymes trigger stomach secretions that help digestion.
 Catnip enzyme therapy for heartburn and indigestion.

Fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits contain an abundance of

healthy enzymes so add them to meals on a daily basis!
 • Enzyme therapy can be used to treat heart disease,
malignancies, skin problems, low blood sugar,
. high blood sugar, colon problems, poor circulation, stomach pain,
eye disease, and even headaches.
•
Some enzymes act as anti-inflammatory agents. They can help
heal sports injuries, respiratory problems,
degenerative diseases, and surgical wounds.

• Other enzymes clean wounds,

dissolve blood clots, neutralize toxins,
and help control allergic reactions.
Time’s up dude…
culminate it.
 * epilogue
 Chemistry is everywhere. As the earth rotates chemistry
too keep its position rotating…
 In 2007 in the journal Planta Medica, researchers found
that an enzyme extracted from pineapple stems known as
bromelain help in treating cancer in the animal model.
* Natural medicines are those that are available
naturally and has no side effects like other.
Instead of going for alternative medicines like
SIDDA, AYURVEDA,HOMEOPATHY which
you believe as natural medicine have fresh
fruits and vegetables which doesn’t need any
doctor nor any specialist
*Thank you