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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

 
Botany, cultivation and bioactive constituents of Lobostemon fruticosus: A systematic review  
Luvolwethu Dukashe, Rotondwa P. Gunununu, Azwimbavhi R. Mulidzi, Motiki M. Mofokeng, Stephen Amoo, Gudani M. Managa, Manaka J. Makgato, Peter T. Ndhlovu, Callistus Bvenura, Ngwatshipane M. Mashabela
24 September 2026

Original Research

 
Spatial variability in total flavonoid content of five ethnomedicinal plant species from the Soone Valley of Pakistan  
Isra Maryam, Kafeel Ahmed, Zafar I. Khan
22 September 2026

Review Article

 
In situ and ex situ conservation of medicinal plants: A critical review of current approaches  
Karishma Singh, Kuben Naidoo, Abdulhakeem Olarewaju Sulyman
12 September 2026

Original Research

 
In vitro antihelminthic studies on the leaves, stem and root barks of Cassia alata  
Michael W. Klu, John A. Apenteng, Mahmood B. Oppong, Lawrence A. Adutwum, Michael Lartey, Albert D. Gbenyo, Albert A. Asamoah, Kwabena F.M. Opuni
29 April 2026

Review Article

 
Commercialisation potential of Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd: A review based on traditional uses and scientific validation  
Sithembiso L. Ndwandwe, Sechene S. Gololo
22 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Vol 9, No 1 (2025)  
Editorial Office
08 April 2026

Review Article

 
A review of plant-derived biopesticides against the vine mealybug  
Tokozani Mange, Mbappe Tanga, Muhali O. Jimoh, Morris Fanadzo, Felix Nchu
31 March 2026

Review Article

 
Exploring the social impacts of different treatment approaches towards diabetes mellitus: Contemporary versus complementary  
Karishma Singh, Kuben Naidoo, Abdulhakeem Sulyman
06 February 2026

Correction

 
Corrigendum: The impact of extract of mistletoe on tumour cells and hemostasis of human plasma  
Rostyslav Y. Marunych, Denis L. Kolesnik, Olga N. Pyaskovskaya, Galina I. Solyanik, Andrew V. Rebriev, Tamara M. Chernyshenko, Natalia E. Lugovska, Tetiana V. Kozytska, Andriy V. Gudzenko
27 January 2026

Original Research

 
Antioxidant, antibacterial and antidiarrhoeal properties of Combretum imberbe Wawra leaf extracts  
Rose A. Bih, Maropeng C. Monyama, Adewale O. Oladipo, Olabisi T. Obafemi, Sogolo L. Lebelo
15 December 2025
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Website Update: Journal Information, Indexing and Archiving

  
Authors, readers, and prospective contributors are invited to visit the journal's Information page to learn more about its accreditation status, indexing services, archiving arrangements, and impact metrics. For additional information, please consult: DHET Accreditation,  Indexing Services, Archiving, Journal Impact. We encourage authors to review these resources to better understand the journal's visibility, discoverability, preservation arrangements, and scholarly impact.  
Posted: 2026-09-29

Press Release: Open-access books on SDG 9

  

A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on Recent open-access books on SDG 9:  Industry, innovation and infrastructure. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read the blog.

  
Posted: 2026-09-21
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