Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is a form of preventive and therapeutic healthcare that uses plants to treat illness and promote health and wellbeing. It is based on centuries of tradition in many cultures around the world, and increasingly used within evidence-based medical treatments. Herbal medicine is often used to supplement t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 103× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Herbal medicine is a form of preventive and therapeutic healthcare that uses plants to treat illness and promote health and wellbeing. It is based on centuries of tradition in many cultures around the world, and increasingly used within evidence-based medical treatments. Herbal medicine is often used to supplement traditional medical treatments, as it can target body systems, organs, and help to reduce symptoms. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin problems, gastrointestinal issues, infections, and mental health issues. Its use has been found to be effective in some research studies, though there is still a need for more evidence. Herbal medicine has been used effectively to treat a range of conditions, and its popularity continues to grow as it offers an alternative form of medicine to traditional treatments.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 103 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Herbal Medicine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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