Journal of Natural Medicines

The Journal of Natural Medicines (ISSN 1340-3443) is a peer-reviewed international journal published by Springer Nature in Japan, dedicated to advancing research in the fields of natural products, medicinal plants, and pharmacology. Published quarterly, the journal serves as a platform for both fundamental and applied studies exploring the chemical constituents, biological activities, and therapeutic potentials of traditional herbal medicines and other natural sources. Indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it holds an impact factor of approximately 2.5 and is generally classified within the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking in the medical or pharmaceutical sciences. As a subscription-based publication, it caters to a global audience of researchers, pharmacologists, and chemists seeking to disseminate rigorous work on bioactive compounds and their mechanisms of action. While the journal maintains a solid standing in the natural products community, its moderate impact factor suggests it is best suited for authors aiming to contribute solid, specialized research rather than high-impact breakthroughs, making it a viable option for studies that align closely with its specific focus on natural drug discovery and plant-based pharmacology.