Journal of Herbal Medicine
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Herbal Medicine
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
48 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Herbal Medicine, 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.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Herbal Medicine (acronym: hermed, abbr: J. Herb. Med, ISSN: 2210-8033) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, published by Urban und Fischer Verlag Jena in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.423 (Q2), an H-index of 48.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 111 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,843 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
Publishing & Editorial Information
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