Focus and Scope

The Journal of Ethnobotany and Herbal Applications welcomes contributions in the form of original research articles, literature reviews, ethnographic studies, short communications, and case reports in areas including (but not limited to):

• Ethnobotanical Surveys and Indigenous Knowledge
  Documentation of traditional plant use by local and indigenous communities for medicinal, nutritional, ritualistic, or other cultural purposes.

• Phytotherapy and Herbal Remedies
  Studies on the preparation, administration, and efficacy of traditional herbal formulations used in folk medicine or alternative health systems.

• Medicinal Plant Identification and Classification
  Taxonomic studies, botanical descriptions, and distribution patterns of plants with known or potential medicinal properties.

• Pharmacological Validation
  In vitro, in vivo, and clinical research evaluating the biological activities of plant extracts or isolated compounds.

• Conservation of Medicinal Plants
  Sustainable harvesting practices, conservation strategies, and the protection of biodiversity and endangered ethnobotanical species.

• Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
  Isolation, characterization, and analysis of natural products derived from plants and their therapeutic mechanisms.

• Cultural and Ritual Uses of Plants
  Ethnographic studies on the symbolic, spiritual, or ritualistic roles of plants in various societies and belief systems.

• Herbal Product Development and Innovation
  Research on formulation, standardization, and commercialization of herbal products for health and wellness.

• Regulations, Ethics, and Intellectual Property
  Discussions on bioprospecting, benefit sharing, ethical considerations, and legal aspects surrounding the use of traditional plant knowledge.

• Food Plants and Functional Herbs
  Nutritional and functional roles of edible and aromatic plants in traditional diets and modern health products.