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Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

The electronic Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine is a bimonthly open-access journal that covers traditional medicine and herbal medicine. It provides a global platform for discussion, perspectives, and research on traditional and complementary medicine, focuses on both Eastern and Western complementary medicine, and welcomes articles from all medical perspectives. Major topics include basic research, preventive medicine, food supplements and nutraceuticals, history, philosophy and social-cultural aspects of traditional medicine, clinical research and trials, and regulation, education, and quality control.

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2225-4110
eISSN 2225-4110
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No processing charge; accepted articles are published without cost.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Papers

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be submitted with the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES). The cover letter must include the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES).
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include a declaration of interest statement, a generative AI declaration section before the references if applicable, and a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
References References must follow American Medical Association style. Journal names in the references should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, LTWA, or CAS abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and figures may be presented with captions within the main manuscript while also being uploaded as separate high-resolution files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figure captions must be supplied separately rather than attached to the figures.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must be submitted with the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES). Cover letter must include the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES).
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract, a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if applicable, and a Graphical Abstract in the submission files.
References References must follow American Medical Association style. Journal names in the references should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, LTWA, or CAS abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and figures may be presented with captions within the manuscript but must also be uploaded as separate source files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figure captions must be provided separately and not attached to the figure.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must include the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES). The cover letter must include the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES).
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if AI-assisted technologies were used, and it must also include a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
References References must follow American Medical Association style. Journal names should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, LTWA, or CAS abbreviations, and every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and figures may be presented with captions within the manuscript but should also be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figure captions must be supplied separately and not attached to the figures.
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Perspectives

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be submitted with the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES). The cover letter must include the completed Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES).
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords after the abstract, a declaration of interest statement, and if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration in a new section before the references list.
References References must follow American Medical Association style. Journal names in the references should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, LTWA, or CAS abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and figures may be presented with captions within the manuscript but must also be uploaded as separate source files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Recent Publications

Qianjin Baoyun Wan reduces spontaneous abortion and the prothrombotic state in pregnant rats

Hekun Zeng, Hui Ding, Tingting Wang, Mengqin Yi, Anzidine Mohamed, Jiaqin Pan, Mingyao You, Qunqun Du, Anqi Luo, Renan Qin, Hong Nie

10.1016/j.jtcme.2026.09.006
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A comprehensive review of the two most commonly studied traditional Chinese medicines for treating Alzheimer's disease

Young-Ji Shiao

10.1016/j.jtcme.2026.09.005
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Intradermal thumbtack needling as an adjunctive therapy for sepsis-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Tingting LIU, Jiatian MA, Ying Qiu, Qiao XIAO, Zhiling SUN

10.1016/j.jtcme.2026.09.004
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Coptis chinensis rhizome extract up-regulates ATP13A2 and lysosomal function to reduce neuronal vulnerability in α-synuclein-expressing BE(2)-M17 cells

Chih-Hsin Lin, Yih-Ru Wu, Chih-Ying Chao, Chiung-Mei Chen, I-Cheng Chen, Guey-Jen Lee-Chen, Kuo-Hsuan Chang

10.1016/j.jtcme.2026.09.003
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Xifenghuashi formula ameliorates diarrhea predominant-irritable bowel syndrome by modulating the gut microbiota and the bile acid-FXR-FGF axis:A human trial and an animal experiment

Wei Wang, Yao-zhou Tian, Xiao-ran Zhang, Zhen-tao An, Cheng-yu Pan, Yan Chen, Pei-juan Wang, Yu-ping Liu, Hui Li

10.1016/j.jtcme.2026.09.002
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

110 days from submission to decision after review; immediate publication on acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should be submitted along with the Overall Evaluation Sheet (OES).

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What are the publication costs?

No processing charge; accepted articles are published without cost.

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Research Topics

Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques Cryptographic Implementations and Security Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants Ginger and Zingiberaceae research Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Andrographolide Research and Applications Fungal Biology and Applications Human auditory perception and evaluation Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants Bioactive natural compounds

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