About the Journal

Our Mission Statement

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM-CHM) is a leading open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research in all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM). We publish high-quality, innovative studies that bridge ancient medical wisdom with modern scientific inquiry, fostering global dialogue in integrative healthcare.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring academic excellence, methodological soundness, and clinical relevance. We welcome theoretical, experimental, clinical, and policy-related research that contributes to the evolution, standardization, and global integration of TCM and CHM.

Our journal particularly encourages:

  • Cutting-edge research in herbal pharmacology, bioactive compounds, and formulation science.

  • Interdisciplinary studies integrating TCM with biomedical sciences, genomics, AI-driven diagnostics, and public health.

  • Evidence-based clinical trials validating TCM therapies (e.g., acupuncture, herbal prescriptions).

  • Critical analyses of TCM regulation, quality control, and cross-cultural adaptation.

Disciplinary Coverage

TCM-CHM covers a comprehensive range of TCM and herbal medicine disciplines, including but not limited to:

1. Core TCM Theory & Diagnostics

  • Fundamental Principles: Yin-yang, five elements, qi-blood-body fluids, meridian theory.

  • Diagnostic Methods: Four examinations (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, palpation), pattern differentiation (e.g., eight principles, zang-fu).

  • Classical Text Studies: Critical analysis of Huangdi Neijing, Shennong Bencao Jing, and other foundational texts.

2. Clinical TCM & Herbal Applications

  • TCM Internal Medicine: Treatment of chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disorders) using herbal formulas.

  • TCM Gynecology & Pediatrics: Herbal therapies for menstrual disorders, infertility, and childhood illnesses.

  • TCM Dermatology & Surgery: External applications of herbal medicine for wounds, eczema, and ulcers.

  • Acupuncture & Moxibustion: Mechanisms and efficacy studies on meridian regulation.

3. Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) Research

  • Herbology: Pharmacodynamics, toxicity, and synergistic effects of single herbs (e.g., Ginseng, Astragalus).

  • Formula Science: Composition, optimization, and modernization of classical formulas (e.g., Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Xiao Chaihu Tang).

  • Quality Control: Authentication, cultivation, and processing techniques (e.g., stir-frying, fermentation).

  • Herbal Pharmacology: Bioactive compound isolation, pharmacokinetics, and molecular mechanisms.

4. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Fields

  • Integrative Medicine: TCM-Western medicine combined therapies (e.g., herbs + chemotherapy).

  • Precision TCM: Omics technologies (genomics, metabolomics) applied to personalized treatments.

  • Digital TCM: AI-assisted diagnostics, blockchain for herbal traceability.

  • Ethnomedicine: Comparative studies on Tibetan, Mongolian, and other traditional herbologies.

Key Features

✔ Holistic & Evidence-Based: Balances traditional knowledge with modern scientific validation.
✔ Global Perspective: Encourages studies on TCM’s role in global health systems.
✔ Open Science: Immediate free access to research under CC-BY licenses.
✔ Rigorous Peer Review: Fair, efficient evaluations by an international editorial board.

Service to Authors

We provide a transparent, author-friendly publishing experience:

  • Rapid publication with continuous online updates.

  • High visibility: Indexed in major databases (e.g., Google Scholar, DOAJ).

  • Multimedia enhancements: Interactive data, video abstracts, and lay summaries.

  • Global reach: Dissemination to TCM clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.

Join the Movement

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM-CHM) is the premier forum for scholars, practitioners, and innovators shaping the future of TCM. By uniting ancient wisdom with 21st-century science, we aim to:

  • Validate TCM’s efficacy through robust research.

  • Innovate herbal drug development and delivery.

  • Bridge Eastern and Western medical paradigms.

Why Publish with TCM-CHM?

  • Impact: Reach a global audience of TCM professionals and researchers.

  • Rigor: Trusted peer-review process with fast turnaround times.

  • Innovation: Platform for high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary studies.