Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Paradigm, Practice, and Policy Advancing Integrative Health is the leading peer-reviewed journal providing scientific research for the evaluation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream medical practice.

The Journal delivers original research that directly impacts patient care therapies, protocols, and strategies, ultimately improving the quality of healing.

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine coverage includes: -Botanical Medicine -Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine -Other Traditional Medicine Practices -Mind-Body Medicine -Nutrition and Dietary Supplements -Integrative Health / Medicine -Yoga -Ayurveda -Naturopathy -Creative Arts Therapies -Integrative Whole Systems / Whole Practices -Homeopathy -Tai Chi -Qi Gong -Massage Therapy -Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine -Integrative Cost Studies / Comparative Effectiveness -Neurostimulation -Integrative Biophysics

Metrics & Ranking

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

Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Stress Management in Healthy People: A Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 1202

  Authors: Alberto, Alessandro

• Safety and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Curcumin: A Component of Tumeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>)

  Citation: 827

  Authors: Nita

• The Health Benefits of Yoga and Exercise: A Review of Comparison Studies

  Citation: 579

  Authors: Alyson, Sue

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Australia: A National Population-Based Survey

  Citation: 489

  Authors: Charlie C.L., Anthony L., Vivian, Cliff, David F.

• Chemical Toxins: A Hypothesis to Explain the Global Obesity Epidemic

  Citation: 459

  Authors: Paula F.

• Nutritional Quality of Organic Versus Conventional Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Virginia

• Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part I—Neurophysiologic Model

  Citation: 414

  Authors: Richard P., Patricia L.

• The Scientific Rediscovery of an Ancient Chinese Herbal Medicine: <i>Cordyceps sinensis</i> Part I

  Citation: 388

  Authors: Jia-Shi, Georges M., Kenneth

• Effects of Yoga Versus Walking on Mood, Anxiety, and Brain GABA Levels: A Randomized Controlled MRS Study

  Citation: 333

  Authors: Chris C., Theodore H., Liz, Tasha, Surya K., Aleksandra, Ruth, Andrew, Perry F., Domenic A., J. Eric

• <i>Sudarshan Kriya</i> Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part II—Clinical Applications and Guidelines

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Richard P., Patricia L.