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Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology
Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology
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- CountryChina
- Publisher
- ElectronicLinks https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/clinical-traditional-medicine-and-pharmacology
- Editor-in-chiefChen zhong
- E-mailccmp2020@163.com
- AbbreviationCTMP
- Vernacular Journal Title临床传统医学和药理学（英文）
- ISSN2097-3829
- EISSN2950-5771
- Year Approved2024
- Current Indexing StatusCurrently Indexed
- Start Year2021
- DescriptionClinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology (CTMP, CN 33-1427/R2, ISSN 2097-3829, ISSN-E 2950-5771 ) is a quarterly published open-access journal dedicated to traditional medicine. The journal was published between the year of 2021-2024 as former title: Clinical Complementary Medicine and Pharmacology (ISSN-E 2772-3712), and was renamed to “CTMP” in the year of 2024. Traditional medicine, which defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as the sum of the knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health and the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness, is the focus of CTMP. The journal publishes the latest research advances in the fields of traditional medicine and pharmacology, aiming to build a platform for academic exchanges, promoting the clinical transformation of medicine. CTMP has been selected in September 2021 as one of the “High Starting Point New Journals” of China Science and Technology Journal Excellence Action Plan. It is currently indexed in CAS content collection, DOAJ, CNKI, Dimensions, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, ScienceDirect, EBSCO Essentials, EuroPub. Statistics from ScienceDirect shows 40776 times in 2021, 68422 times in 2022, and 57712 times in 2023 of full text usage of papers published by CTMP, with the top paper-downloading countries and regions including United States, China, India, Australia, Thailand, Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, and Turkey. The WHO Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (2019) emphasizes the contributions of traditional medicine to health systems worldwide. Traditional medicine, including TCM, has contributed to modern science and medicine, with around 40% of pharmaceutical products today drawing from nature and traditional knowledge. The primary emphasis of CTMP lies in publishing evidence-based clinical trials, clinical and basic pharmacological research, unique ethnic therapeutic methods, pharmacokinetics studies, and toxicological research related to traditional medicine. CTMP also prioritizes research investigating the molecular foundations and mechanisms of action of traditional medicine to assess its clinical effectiveness. The publication and sharing of the latest advances and developments in traditional medicine are of paramount importance and urgency for several reasons: 1. Cultural preservation: Traditional medicine is an integral part of many cultures around the world. Publishing and sharing information about it helps to preserve cultural heritage and knowledge. 2. Healthcare access: In many regions, especially in rural areas, traditional medicine is the primary source of healthcare. Sharing advancements ensures that these communities have access to improved and updated treatments. 3. Scientific validation: By publishing research on traditional medicine, its efficacy can be scientifically validated, which can lead to wider acceptance and integration into mainstream healthcare systems. 4. Innovation: Traditional medicine often contains unique approaches to health and healing that can inspire new medical innovations and treatments. 5. Biodiversity conservation: Many traditional medicines rely on natural resources. Sharing knowledge about these resources can promote sustainable harvesting practices and biodiversity conservation. 6. Global health: As the world faces new health challenges, traditional medicine can offer alternative solutions that are cost-effective and accessible. 7. Education and awareness: Publishing and sharing information raises awareness about the value of traditional medicine, educating both the public and healthcare professionals. 8. Collaboration: Open sharing encourages international collaboration, allowing for the exchange of knowledge and expertise. 9. Personalized medicine: Traditional medicine often focuses on holistic and personalized approaches, which aligns with the growing interest in personalized medicine in modern healthcare. As mentioned above, the urgency to publish and share these developments is heightened by the need to act quickly in response to global health challenges, the potential for traditional medicine to complement or offer alternatives to conventional treatments, and the recognition of the value of traditional knowledge in the face of modern healthcare's limitations.