SCNM Library
Naturopathic Medicine/General CAM & Botanical Journals
Publishing Information
Last updated: November 2015
Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research (Cognizant Communication)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
The aim of the journal is to provide an international forum for the exchange of ideas and promotion of basic and
clinical research in acupuncture, electro-therapeutics, and related fields. The journal was established in order to make
acupuncture and electro-therapeutics a universally acceptable branch of medicine through multidisciplinary research
based on scientific disciplines. The final goal is to provide a better understanding of both the beneficial and adverse
effects of these treatments in order to supplement or improve existing methods of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment,
and prevention of diseases in both Western and Oriental medicine
Advances in Mind-Body Medicine (Innovision)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Advances explores the relationship between mind, body, spirit, and health: the human experience of health, illness
and medical care; and the clinical, social, and personal implications of a medicine that acknowledges the whole
person. Advances looks for fresh thinking, vigorous debate, and careful analysis.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (PKP Publishing)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Publishes research in all areas of applied medicinal plants, traditional and complementary medicines, food and
agricultural technologies and promotion of health use of medicinal products.
Alternative and Complementary Therapies (Liebert)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N
Peer Reviewed: Y
Official Journal of the Society of Integrative Medicine; studies cover a variety of health conditions and treatments,
including homeopathy and mind/body therapies; frequent articles about legislation, industry and the professions.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (Innovision)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y
Peer Reviewed: Y
Discussions of integrative medicine, mind/body/spirit issues, nutrition, massage, etc.; reviews, interviews and case
studies; covers international news, public debate over alternative medicine, and industry/regulatory developments.
American Journal of Chinese Medicine (World Scientific)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
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.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (American Society for Nutrition)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
The purpose of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) is to publish original research studies relevant to
human and clinical nutrition. Well-controlled clinical studies that describe scientific mechanisms, efficacy, and safety
of dietary interventions in the context of disease prevention or a health benefit will be considered. Public health and
epidemiologic studies relevant to human nutrition, and innovative investigations of nutritional questions that employ
epigenetic, genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic approaches are encouraged.
American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine (American Institute of Homeopathy)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
The American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine (AJHM) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, specifically intended to
meet the needs of physicians involved in the specialty of homeopathy.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (BioMed Central)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y
Peer Reviewed: Y
Interventions and resources that complement or replace conventional therapies; emphasis on research that explores
the biological mechanisms of action, as well as their efficacy, safety, costs, patterns of use and/or implementation.
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (Springer)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine seeks to promote international communication and exchange on integrative
medicine as well as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and provide a rapid forum for the dissemination
of scientific articles focusing on the latest developments and trends as well as experiences and achievements on
integrative medicine or CAM in clinical practice, scientific research, education and healthcare.
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (CJNM), founded and sponsored in May 2003 by China Pharmaceutical
University and the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, is devoted to communication among pharmaceutical and
medical scientists interested in the advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM). CJNM publishes articles
relating to a broad spectrum of bioactive natural products, leading compounds and medicines derived from Traditional
Chinese Medicines (TCM). Topics covered by the journal are: Resources of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Interaction
and complexity of prescription; Natural Products Chemistry (including structure modification, semi-and total synthesis,
bio-transformation); Pharmacology of natural products and prescription (including pharmacokinetics and toxicology);
Pharmaceutics and Analytical Methods of natural products.
Chinese Medicine (BioMed Central)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Chinese Medicine is an open access, online journal publishing evidence-based, scientifically justified, and ethical
research into all aspects of Chinese medicine.
Chiropractic and Manual Therapies (BioMed Central)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies publishes manuscripts on all aspects of evidence-based information that is clinically
relevant to chiropractors, manual therapists and related health care professionals.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y
Peer Reviewed: Y
Research, implementation of CAM in the clinical setting, legal and ethical concerns, evaluative accounts of therapy in
practice, best practice, policy development and management of change. (Formerly: Complementary Therapies in
Nursing & Midwifery)
Complementary Therapies in Medicine (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y
Peer Reviewed: Y
Primary research, reviews and opinion pieces; “encourages the exploration of the methodology of research. Well
conducted studies with negative outcomes are also welcome if they inform patient care”.
(Formerly: Complementary Medical Research.)
European Journal of Integrative Medicine (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
The European Journal of Integrative Medicine (EuJIM) considers manuscripts from a wide range of complementary
and integrative health care disciplines, with a particular focus on whole systems approaches, public health, self
management and traditional medical systems. The journal strives to connect conventional medicine and evidence
based complementary medicine. We encourage submissions reporting research with relevance for integrative clinical
practice and interprofessional education.
Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (e-CAM) (Oxford)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Seeks to apply scientific rigor to the study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, particularly
traditional Asian healing systems. Open access: http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/archive/.
Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
New ideas and information on the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic
science; integration of CAM therapies with conventional practices in preventing and treating disease, healing illness,
and promoting health.
FACT (Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies) (Wiley)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Abstracts and critically appraises important CAM-related studies. Also publishes focus and feature articles, short
reports, debate articles, guest editorials, interviews, news and book reviews.
Fitoterapia: The Journal for the Study of Medicinal Plants (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Dedicated to medicinal plants and to bioactive natural products of plant origin. Accepts reviews, full papers and book
reviews.
Forschende Komplementärmedizin = Research in Complementary Medicine (S. Karger AG)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y
Peer Reviewed: Y
International journal promoting the mutual integration of CAM and conventional medicine; reviews, original articles,
case reports, whole medical systems, journal club (analysis and discussion of internationally published articles in
complementary medicine), reports on important meetings and conferences.
HerbalGram (American Botanical Council)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Professional journal co-published by the Herb Research Foundation and the American Botanical Council, with a
scientific focus on medicinal herbs. Peer-reviewed.
Homeopathy (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
A valuable resource for those in traditional medicine as well as complementary practitioners, Homeopathy publishes
peer-reviewed articles that will appeal to a multi-disciplinary audience.
Homeopathy is an international journal aimed at improving the understanding and clinical practice of homeopathy by
publishing high quality articles on clinical and basic research, clinical audit and evidence-based practice of
homeopathy. It also promotes debate and reviews homeopathic literature.
Integrative Cancer Therapies (Sage)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Aims to understand alternative and traditional medicine therapies, and their integration with conventional health care
including diet, lifestyle, exercise, nutritional supplements, experimental vaccines, chrono-chemotherapy, etc. Wayne
Jonas, MD, former director of NIH/OAM and Mark Blumenthal, of the Amer. Botanical Council, serve on the advisory
board; Tim Birdsall, N.D., is an editorial consultant.
Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal (IMCJ)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Provides clinicians with scientific information about the integration of conventional and natural medicine; produced by
NDs and other CAM practitioners. Editor in Chief: Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., President Emeritus of Bastyr University.
Integrative Medicine Insights (Libertas Academica)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Integrative Medicine Insights is a peer-reviewed, open-access research journal where those engaged in integrative
medicine can turn for rapid communication of the latest advances in the application of complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) toward the goal of overall wellness. The journal is concerned with the integration of CAM with other
forms of medical treatment: it is generally not concerned with papers addressing CAM without substantially
addressing the relationship between CAM and other forms of treatment.
Integrative Medicine Research (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Basic and clinical research including traditional medicine (emphasis on acupuncture and herbal medicine), CAM, and
whole systems medicine. Issued quarterly.
International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products (Healthy Synergies)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Publishes applied research in natural products that can result in development of new biotechnological, processing or
therapeutic strategies that can lead to or assist in the prevention and management of chronic and infectious disease.
Special emphasis is given to research that discusses industrial relevance and offers industry and academia strategies
to develop safe and effective products such as functional foods, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals etc. Papers
discussing the basic screening of natural products for biological activity against different health targets, without
significant chemical (eg. GC/HPLC-MS) and/or functional characterization (mechanism of action) are NOT encouraged.
International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Case reports and series, primary research (clinical trials, observational studies, basic sciences research), and
secondary/synthesis/review articles on topics pertinent to naturopathic medicine.
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal featuring high-quality
studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research. It includes new paradigm of integrative
research, covering East and West and traditional and modern medicine. The journal also covers areas of
integrative biomedical research and health science in general and other modalities
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine (Liebert)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Original research, reports on the NIH and NCCAM (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), and
education, modalities and treatments in natural medicine. Abstracts, references, book reviews.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (The Association)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA) is the official scientific publication of the American
Osteopathic Association, as well as the premier scholarly, peer-reviewed publication of the osteopathic medical
profession. The JAOA's mission is to advance medicine through the scholarly publication of peer-reviewed
osteopathic medical research. The JAOA publishes original investigations, current reviews and meta-analyses with
expert critical viewpoints, and didactic discourses in a wide variety of clinical fields. The JAOA is particularly interested
in research articles that reflect osteopathic medicine's traditional emphasis on the role of the musculoskeletal system
in health and disease.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (Walters Kluwer)
Index in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (J-AIM) [ISSN 0975-9476] is a peer reviewed, open access
international circulating professional journal led by the Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (www.iaimfrlht.org). As a trans-disciplinary platform for integrative health sciences, J-AIM aims to explore the relationships
between Ayurveda, biomedicine and other contemporary health sciences, encouraging meaningful collaboration to
promote effective, safe and affordable global health.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Techniques featured include: Physical Therapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Structural
Integration, Feldenkrais, Yoga Therapy, Dance, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Alexander Technique, Shiatsu and Tuina,
Occupational Therapy, Tai Chi / Qi Gong, Cranial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Lymph Drainage,
Myofascial Therapy, Applied Kinesiology. Essential reading for all those involved in the assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Journal of Chinese Medicine
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: N
Welcome, the Journal of Chinese Medicine is the foremost English language journal on all aspects of Chinese
medicine including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dietary medicine and Chinese medical history and
philosophy.
Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (De Gruyter)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
The Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine focuses on evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of
complementary and alternative medical (CAM) whole systems, practices, interventions and natural health products, including
herbal medicines. To facilitate information transfer to the consumer, summaries of each article will also be published in easy-to
understand and colloquial language. When feasible, selected articles will be published in other languages to facilitate distribution
of information to a larger international community.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (BioMed Central)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine aims to promote the exchange of original knowledge and research in any
area of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine invites research articles and
reviews focusing on the inextricable relationships between human cultures and nature/universe, Traditional
Environmental/Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and folk medical knowledge systems, as well as the relevance of these
for environmental, public health and nutritional policies, especially in developing and emerging countries.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Traditional medicine uses as well as laboratory studies; photo essays occasionally accompany detailed presentations
of plants and their activities.
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (Sage)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Interdisciplinary journal publishing “hypothesis-driven and evidence-based articles” on healing practices in the fields
of CAM; original articles, topical reviews, and book reviews. (Formerly Complementary Health Practice Review )
Journal of Herbal Medicine (Elsevier)
Indexed in PubMed: N Peer Reviewed: Y
The official journal of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, is a peer reviewed journal which aims to serve its
readers as an authoritative resource on the profession and practice of herbal medicine. The content areas of the
journal reflect the interests of Medical Herbalists and other health professionals interested in the clinical and
professional application of botanical medicines. The objective is to strengthen the research and educational base of
herbal medicine with research papers in the form of case studies, original research articles and reviews, monographs,
clinical trials and relevant in vitro studies. It also publishes policy statements, opinion pieces, book reviews,
conference proceedings and profession related information such as pharmacovigilance reports providing an
information source for not only the Herbal Practitioner but any health professional with an interest in phytotherapy.
Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants (Taylor & Francis)
Indexed in MELINE: N Peer Reviewed: N
The Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants is an essential reference filled with recent research and other
valuable information associated with herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. The Journal serves as a focus point through
which investigators and others may publish material of importance to the production, marketing, and utilization of
these plants and associated extracts. The journal covers the following topics: growth, development, horticulture,
ecology, physiology, genetics, chemistry, and economics.
Journal of Natural Medicines (Springer)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
International journal covering chemistry of natural products, biochemistry of medicinal plants, pharmacology of
natural products and herbs, botanical anatomy, and cultivation of medicinal plants.
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Peer Reviewed:
The Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (JTCM) is a quarterly open-access journal that covers the
fields of traditional medicine, preventive herbal medicine, and dietary therapy. The Journal provides a global platform
for discussion, perspectives and research on traditional and Complementary medicine. JTCM considers the Quality
Control and the procedures for the preparation and characterization of herbal medicines, as well as the authentication
of dietary supplements, as basic requirements to guarantee efficacy, safety and reproducibility in Traditional and
Complementary Medicine.
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N
Peer Reviewed: Y
The English Edition of JTCM appeared in 1981, being the earliest and the most authoritative TCM magazine
with the largest circulation in China. It is an international quarterly devoted to clinical and theoretical research in
this branch of medicine. The main columns include Experts' Forum, Clinical Observation, Basic Investigation,
Reviews, Lectures, Teaching Round, and Questions and Answers, involving acupuncture, massotherapy and
Chinese materia medica. Papers by outstanding clinicians, acupuncturists and researchers provide the latest
information on the development of this discipline. JTCM is an indispensable reading for clinical practitioners and
others interested in basic medicine research.
Medical Acupuncture (Liebert)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Medical Acupuncture delivers authoritative, evidence-based clinical papers, case reports, and research findings that
integrate concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with allopathic medicine. Medical Acupuncture
coverage includes pain relief, stroke, neurological disorders, digestive disorders, respiratory disorders, urinary,
menstrual, and reproductive problems, nausea and vomiting from oncological therapies, and dermatological
conditions.
Natural Medicine Journal (AANP)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; recent research involving a specific nutrient,
condition, or healing modality; clinical applications of naturopathic medicine for specific conditions; original research,
when available. Free online at: http://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/
NDNR (Naturopathic Doctor News & Review)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N
Peer Reviewed: N
Newsletter forum in which naturopathic physicians share information about practice management, business
development, marketing, networking, clinical research and other important issues in the field today. Free online at:
https://ndnr.com/archives/
Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
The OAJMAP is an international refereed journal that publishes scientific articles concerned with medicinal and
aromatic plants (MAPs) covering areas like botany, taxonomy, ecology, crop husbandry, crop protection, genetic
improvement including molecular genetics, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, and related areas. However, work
on animal systems including pharmacology, pharmacognosy, etc. are not solicited. Editorial team specially welcomes
results of multidisciplinary scientific work. The OAJMAP aims to advance communication among scientists in disparate
fields who share a common interest in MAPs, and to narrow the gap between research workers, farm managers, and
extension personnel in the field for mutual benefit.
Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine (Springer)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
OPEM is an international and peer-reviewed journal and publishes a variety of articles including original researches,
reviews, short communications, and case-reports. OPEM aims to bridging the gap between Traditional knowledge and
medical advances. The journal focuses on publishing valid, relevant, and rigorous experimental research and clinical
applications of Traditional Medicine as well as medical classics. At the same time, the journal is devoted to
communication among basic researcher and medical clinician interested in the advancement of Traditional Medicine.
Topics covered by the journal are: Medical Classics & History; Biomedical Research; Pharmacology & Toxicology of
Natural Products; Acupuncture & Moxibustion; Sasang Constitutional Medicine; Diagnostics and Instrumental
Development; Clinical Research. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine (OPEM) is published four times yearly.
Pharmaceutical Biology (Taylor & Francis)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: ?
Will publish manuscripts describing the discovery, methods for discovery, description, analysis characterization, and
production/isolation (including sources and surveys) of biologically-active chemicals or other substances, drugs,
pharmaceutical products, or preparations utilized in systems of traditional medicine. Topics may generally encompass
any facet of natural product research related to pharmaceutical biology. Papers dealing with agents or topics related
to natural product drugs are also appropriate (e.g., semi-synthetic derivatives).
Pharmagosnosy Reviews (Medknow)
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Published semi annually, serves the need of different scientists and others involved in medicinal plant research and
development. Each issue covers different reviews on related topics of natural product drug discovery, Biotechnology,
Marine Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants.
Phytochemical Analysis (Wiley)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Phytochemical Analysis is devoted to the publication of original articles concerning the development, improvement,
validation and/or extension of application of analytical methodology in the plant sciences. The spectrum of coverage
is broad, encompassing methods and techniques relevant to the detection (including bio-screening), extraction,
separation, purification, identification and quantification of compounds in plant biochemistry, plant cellular and
molecular biology, plant biotechnology, the food sciences, agriculture and horticulture. The Journal publishes papers
describing significant novelty in the analysis of whole plants (including algae), plant cells, tissues and organs, plantderived extracts and plant products (including those which have been partially or completely refined for use in the
food, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and related industries).
Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology (Elsevier)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Research results on phytotherapy (clinical trials), phytopharmacology, pharmacognosy, standardization and
phytotoxicology, obtained with plant extracts as well as isolated compounds from these extracts and
phytopharmaceuticals.
Phytotherapy Research (Wiley)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Professional journal with clinical and pharmacological evaluations of herbal medicines, nutraceuticals and natural
product derivatives; laboratory and animal studies primarily.
Planta Medica (Thieme)
Indexed in MEDLINE: Y Peer Reviewed: Y
Official journal of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research; pharmacological and clinical studies,
and articles on natural products chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology and biological screening.
Townsend Letter: The Examiner of Alternative Medicine
Indexed in MEDLINE: N Peer Reviewed: Y
Popular monthly journal for practitioners and patients: http://www.townsendletter.com/; see writer’s guidelines for
details about “ peer-review” process: http://www.townsendletter.com/ManuscriptGuidelines.pdf)