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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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Vol 9, No 1 (2025) | |
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| 08 April 2026 | |
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| A review of plant-derived biopesticides against the vine mealybug | |
| Tokozani Mange, Mbappe Tanga, Muhali O. Jimoh, Morris Fanadzo, Felix Nchu | |
| 31 March 2026 | |
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| Exploring the social impacts of different treatment approaches towards diabetes mellitus: Contemporary versus complementary | |
| Karishma Singh, Kuben Naidoo, Abdulhakeem Sulyman | |
| 06 February 2026 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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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| Blueberry cultivation under different nitrogen sources: A review | |
| Asemahle Mshweshwe, Nonkululeko Mfeka, Francis B. Lewu, Mbappe Tanga | |
| 09 December 2025 | |
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| 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 | |
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| A factorial design to optimise the extraction of phytochemicals from Carpobrotus edulis | |
| Unisa Terblanche, Cornelius C. Ssemakalu, Neelan Laloo, Michael Pillay | |
| 14 November 2025 |
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| The Table of Contents for Volume 9, No 1 of our esteemed scholarly journal has just been released! Dive into the latest findings and must-read articles shaping your field. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for researchers and academics alike. Stay informed, stay ahead! | |
| Posted: 2026-04-09 | More... |
Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 1 |
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A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 1: No poverty. 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. |
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| Posted: 2026-02-25 | |
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We welcome everyone to the 10th Annual Conference of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED). The conference theme is Medicinal Plants Innovation for Health, Innovation and Sustainable Economic Development. Date: 17-20 August 2026. Learn more. |
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| Posted: 2026-02-11 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 |
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