Journal of Natural Medicines

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Natural Medicines is an international journal publishing original research in naturally occurring medicines and their related foods and cosmetics.

It covers -chemistry of natural products- biochemistry of medicinal plants- pharmacology of natural products and herbs, including Kampo formulas and traditional herbs- botanical anatomy- cultivation of medicinal plants.

The journal accepts Original Papers, Notes, Rapid Communications and Natural Resource Letters.

Reviews and Mini-Reviews are generally invited.

Of the papers published in each volume of the Journal of Natural Medicines, approximately three will be chosen by members of the Selection Committee as the Journal of Natural Medicines Award.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10220

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	800

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.569

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, 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.

• Carotenoids as natural functional pigments

  Citation: 938

  Authors: Takashi

• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative/qualitative analysis of plant secondary metabolites

  Citation: 473

  Authors: Seiichi, Waraporn, Sornkanok, Waranyoo, Yukihiro, Hiroyuki, Satoshi

• Bioactive cyclobutane-containing alkaloids

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Valery M.

• Circular dichroism calculation for natural products

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Alfarius Eko, Hiroshi

• Phytochemical and analytical studies of Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H. Chen

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Chong-Zhi, Eryn, Sheila, Ji-An, Chun-Su

• The Dioscorea genus: a review of bioactive steroid saponins

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Marc, Anne-Claire, Marie-Aleth

• The genus Codonopsis (Campanulaceae): a review of phytochemistry, bioactivity and quality control

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Jing-Yu, Na, Shu, Katsuko, Zhi-Yuan, Wei-Ming

• Antidepressant properties of bioactive fractions from the extract of Crocus sativus L.

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Yang, Ting, Yu, Cheng-Jian, Qian-Liang, Khalid, Lu-Ping

• Antioxidant constituents in the dayflower (Commelina communis L.) and their α-glucosidase-inhibitory activity

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Makio, Koji, Masahiko, Masahide, Kimiye

• Potential anti-dengue medicinal plants: a review

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Siti Latifah, Harisun, Razauden

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