Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Aims & Scope

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancient world of complementary and alternative medicine.

The journal seeks to apply scientific rigor to the study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, particularly traditional Asian healing systems. eCAM emphasizes health outcome, while documenting biological mechanisms of action.

The journal is devoted to the advancement of science in the field of basic research, clinical studies, methodology or scientific theory in diverse areas of Biomedical Sciences.

The journal does not consider articles on homeopathy.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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.

• Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Essential Oils against Human Pathogens and Their Mode of Action: An Updated Review

  Citation: 617

  Authors: Mallappa Kumara, Mohd Sayeed, Uma Rani

• The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms

  Citation: 592

  Authors: Ulrike, Timo H. J., Wolf-Dieter

• Alternative Antimicrobial Approach: Nano-Antimicrobial Materials

  Citation: 572

  Authors: Nurit, Yael, Avi, Wahid, Ronen

• Cinnamon: A Multifaceted Medicinal Plant

  Citation: 520

  Authors: Pasupuleti Visweswara, Siew Hua

• Therapeutics Role of <i>Azadirachta indica</i> (Neem) and Their Active Constituents in Diseases Prevention and Treatment

  Citation: 499

  Authors: Mohammad A.

• Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comparative Overview

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Bhushan, Dnyaneshwar, P., Narendra

• Biological Significance of Urolithins, the Gut Microbial Ellagic Acid-Derived Metabolites: The Evidence So Far

  Citation: 407

  Authors: Juan Carlos, Mar, María Teresa, Francisco

• New Perspectives on How to Discover Drugs from Herbal Medicines: CAM's Outstanding Contribution to Modern Therapeutics

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Si-Yuan, Shu-Feng, Si-Hua, Zhi-Ling, Shuo-Feng, Min-Ke, Jian-Ning, Dik-Lung, Yi-Fan, Wang-Fun, Kam-Ming

• Assessment of Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content, Antioxidant Properties, and Yield of Aeroponically and Conventionally Grown Leafy Vegetables and Fruit Crops: A Comparative Study

  Citation: 376

  Authors: Suman, Shabana, Bharathi, Hemant, Min Hye, Mahmoud A., Ikhlas A.

• Traditional Medicines in Africa: An Appraisal of Ten Potent African Medicinal Plants

  Citation: 363

  Authors: M. Fawzi