ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development is dedicated to the dissemination of research information on the use of plants and plant products for economic and social development especially in the developing world. It publishes original research papers, critical reviews and communications on the latest developments in phytomedicine with strong emphasis on originality and scientific quality. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Review Article

 
Blueberry cultivation under different nitrogen sources: A review  
Asemahle Mshweshwe, Nonkululeko Mfeka, Francis B. Lewu, Mbappe Tanga
09 December 2025

Original Research

 
Cytotoxic activities of Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Helichrysum caespititium and Dicoma anomala extracts on DU145 prostate cancer cell line  
Lerato M. Toona, Julian Mthombeni, Polo-Ma-Abiele H. Mfengwana
20 November 2025

Original Research

 
A factorial design to optimise the extraction of phytochemicals from Carpobrotus edulis  
Unisa Terblanche, Cornelius C. Ssemakalu, Neelan Laloo, Michael Pillay
14 November 2025

Original Research

 
Ethnomedicinal survey of coastal plants for economic development in the Eastern Cape province  
Zimbini Soganga, Graeme Bradley, Hildegard Witbooi
13 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
27 October 2025

Review Article

 
Insights into the botany, medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Combretum caffrum  
Alfred Maroyi
05 September 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 8 No 1 (2024)  
Editorial Office
15 August 2025

Original Research

 
In vitro anti-onychomycosis and radical-scavenging activities of Pistacia lentiscus L.  
Zoubir Belmokhtar, Hanane Sihem Sebaa, Houssam Eddine Mustapha Sadli, Riad el houari Mezemaze, Zakaria Merad, Salah Eddine Bachir Bouiadjra, Yassine Merad
31 July 2025

Review Article

 
Cultivation practices and phytochemical composition of A. betulina and A. crenulata: A review  
Nompumelelo H. Mnisi, Rotondwa P. Gunununu, Callistus Bvenura, Reckson A. Mulidzi, Louisa Blomerus, Pippa A. Karsen, Motiki M. Mofokeng, Stephen Amoo, Daphney Marabe, Ngwatshipane M. Mashabela
20 June 2025

Original Research

 
In vitro antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava (guava) extracts against MRSA and MSSA  
Nhlanhla W. Nsele, Kegomoditswe P. Mathobela, Siyabonga P. Radebe, Nokukhanya Thembane
09 May 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

Notification: Included in Web of Science Core Collection and Other Coverage

 

The open-access Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) was recently included in the Web of Science Core Collection, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Web of Science Other Coverage: Biological Abstracts, and Web of Science Other Coverage: BIOSIS Previews. This recognition is evidence of the journal’s quality and its dedication to furthering rigorous scholarly research.

 
Posted: 2025-11-10

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Thank You, Volume 9 Reviewers!

 

We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 9 of the Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.

 
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