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

 
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

Original Research

 
Ethnobotanical survey and economic impact of plants used to relieve COVID-19 related infections  
Tshepo Aphane, Stanley S. Gololo, Vuyisile S. Thibane
24 February 2025

Original Research

 
Anti-motilities and anti-biofilm effects of Ageratum conyzoides L. methanol extract  
Eli Compaoré, Moussa Compaoré, Vincent Ouédraogo, Ablassé Rouamba, Alimata Bancé, Mignini R. Dofini, Martin Kiendrebeogo
31 January 2025

Review Article

 
Impact of phytochemical-based hydrocolloid dressings on wound healing: A comparative review  
Sipho Sibanda, Mapula Razwinani, Keolebogile Shirley Motaung
27 January 2025

Original Research

 
Bioactivity of plants used traditionally in the treatment and management of men’s sexual health  
Tsumbedzo Nemandalali, Monde A. Nyila, Thilivhali E. Tshikalange
27 January 2025

Original Research

 
High-quality DNA extraction for Desmodium gangeticum: A medicinal shrub of Shivalik Himalayas  
Shiwani Singh, Maneesh S. Bhandari, Neeraj Dwivedi
23 January 2025

Review Article

 
Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Pseudarthria hookeri: A narrative review  
Alfred Maroyi
12 November 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
31 October 2024

Original Research

 
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant evaluation of Agave angustifolia and Agave sisalana  
Ntombikayise G. Mkhize, Matthew C. Achilonu, Idah T. Manduna, Xolile V. Ngubane, S'busiso M. Nkosi
22 October 2024
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Call for Papers: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED)

 

The Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) seeks high-quality research on the use of plants and plant products for economic and social development, with a focus on phytomedicine, phytochemistry, and related fields. Submit your work to drive innovation and impact! Read the focus and scope.

 

Watch this video for a step-by-step guide on submitting to the journal—while demonstrated on a different journal, the process remains the same!
 
Posted: 2025-07-01

Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

 
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
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Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

 
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach

 
Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes.  
Posted: 2025-05-22
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