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The American Journal of Chinese Medicine

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine is an international journal of comparative medicine East and West dedicated to advancing research in traditional Chinese medicine, integrative medicine and ethnomedicine across cultures. It publishes original research, reviews and scholarly essays for researchers and clinicians worldwide and is affiliated with the Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research at the University of Chicago.

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Impact Factor 5.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0192-415X
eISSN 1793-6853
Invitation Only No
Cost Range US$50 per printed page; Article-Processing Charge applies only if authors opt for Gold Open Access after acceptance.

Submission Instructions

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required at the beginning of the manuscript. Abstract must be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured as a single paragraph.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 4,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must include no more than 7 keywords accompanying the abstract.
References Citations must use author name and year of publication. References must be listed on a separate sheet in alphabetical order and include all authors' names and full titles.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images. Figures must be no larger than 8 1/2 × 11 inches (22 × 28 cm) and prepared clearly for direct reproduction with legible lettering and sharp contrast.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be a single paragraph not exceeding 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured as a single paragraph.
Manuscript Review text must not exceed 6,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figures. A list of no more than 7 keywords must accompany the abstract.
References Citations must use author name and year of publication. References must be listed alphabetically on a separate sheet and include all authors' names and full titles.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images. Figure legends must be typed on separate sheets.
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Recent Publications

Ephedrae Herba and Ephedrine on Nervous System: A Comprehensive Review of Pharmacology and Neurotoxicity

Junying Li, Rui Zheng, Xingjiang Xiong, Hongcai Shang, Pengqian Wang

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Icariin from Epimedium : A Multi-Target Natural Flavonoid and Its Multi-Disease Therapeutic Potential

Shiyuan Li, Huiyu Wang, Sujuan Ding, Jun Fang, Gang Liu, Shuangshuang Wang

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Curcumin Metabolites and Metabolic Health: Insights into Regulatory Mechanisms of Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis

Fanfei Liu, Chongyan Zhao, Qi Zhang, Hui Ju, Xuling Peng, Gen Li

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Decoding Herbal Medicine: Machine Learning-Driven Insights into Structural Identification and Pharmacological Research

Yumo Bie, Yang Yang, Pan Wang

10.1142/s0192415x26500370
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Progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Targeting Ferroptosis to Combat Cerebral Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury

Jianhui Li, Annan Liu, Wei Gao, Qiuyan Ye, Liping Xing, Peihan Duan, Wang Guo, Honglin Li

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts are acknowledged upon receipt and authors are notified concerning the reviewer’s recommendation.

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What are the publication costs?

There is a page charge of US$50 per printed page. An Article-Processing Charge is issued only for Gold Open Access after acceptance.

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Research Topics

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Healthcare and Venom Research Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Plant-based Medicinal Research Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Biofield Effects and Biophysics Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Fungal Biology and Applications Biological and pharmacological studies of plants Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Flavonoids in Medical Research Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Bioactive natural compounds Ginger and Zingiberaceae research Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants Pain Management and Placebo Effect Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment