American Journal of Chinese Medicine

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, which is defined in its broadest sense possible, publishes original articles and essays relating to traditional or ethnomedicine of all cultures.

Areas of particular interest include: Basic scientific and clinical research in indigenous medical techniques, therapeutic procedures, medicinal plants, and traditional medical theories and concepts; Multidisciplinary study of medical practice and health care, especially from historical, cultural, public health, and socioeconomic perspectives; International policy implications of comparative studies of medicine in all cultures, including such issues as health in developing countries, affordability and transferability of health-care techniques and concepts; Translating scholarly ancient texts or modern publications on ethnomedicine.

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine will consider for publication a broad range of scholarly contributions, including original scientific research papers, review articles, editorial comments, social policy statements, brief news items, bibliographies, research guides, letters to the editors, book reviews, and selected reprints.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.5
2024	4.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4192

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1696

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.090

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• <i>Astragalus membranaceus</i>: A Review of its Protection Against Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Cancers

  Citation: 328

  Authors: Kathy K., Quan-Bin, Joshua K.

• Acupuncture Analgesia: A Review of Its Mechanisms of Actions

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Jaung-Geng, Wei-Liang

• Antimicrobial Activities of Cinnamon Oil and Cinnamaldehyde from the Chinese Medicinal Herb<i>Cinnamomum cassia</i>Blume

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Linda S. M., Yaolan, Sheung-Lau, Hua, Elaine Y. L., Vincent E. C.

• The Anti-inflammatory Activity of <i>Scutellaria rivularis</i> Extracts and Its Active Components, Baicalin, Baicalein and Wogonin

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Chun-Ching, Den-En

• <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Polysaccharides: Immunomodulation and Potential Anti-Tumor Activities

  Citation: 244

  Authors: Zengtao, Xiuping, Zhangfeng, Lidian, Yitao

• COVID-19: An Update on the Epidemiological, Clinical, Preventive and Therapeutic Evidence and Guidelines of Integrative Chinese–Western Medicine for the Management of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease

  Citation: 241

  Authors: Kam Wa, Vivian Taam, Sydney Chi Wai

• Alpha-Pinene Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Activity Through the Suppression of MAPKs and the NF-κB Pathway in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Dae-Seung, Hyun-Ja, Yong-Deok, Yo-Han, Ji-Ye, Hyun-Jeong, Hyun-Ji, JongWook, Beom Su, Sung-Hoon, Su-Jin, Sang-Hyun, Byung-Min, Sung-Joo, Jae-Young, Seung-Heon

• Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Treasured Natural Resource of Anticancer Drug Research and Development

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Chao-Yun, Xian-Yong, Chun-Hua

• Positive Role of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Cancer Immune Regulation

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Sumei, Shunqin, Zhiyin, Wanyin

• Anticancer Activity of <i>Nigella sativa</i> (Black Seed) — A Review

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Mohammad Akram, Mastour Safar

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