Impact Factor
3.41
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.98
525 total citations
h5-index
24
h5 depth signal
Cited share
78.2%
151 of 193
Total citations
525
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.76
External metric anchor
Self-citation
4.6%
24 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Japan
687
China
344
Thailand
63
South Korea
44
Vietnam
34
Citing Fields of Research
Phytochemicals
713
Mycotoxins
103
Cancer, Autophagy & Apoptosis
64
Diabetes
56
Neurodegenerative Disorders
56
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,063
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
193
151 cited publications
Last 12 months
133
11.1 publications/month
Open access share
15.0%
20 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Japan
687 citing publications
Leading citing field
Phytochemicals
713 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
13 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v62n1, 2008-
v62n1, 2008-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Phytochemicals
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Nihon Shōyaku Gakkai
Broad Categories
Complementary Therapies
Phytochemicals
Mycotoxins
Cancer, Autophagy & Apoptosis
Cancer Drugs
Neurodegenerative Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Pharmacognosy
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02068-9
Open DOI
Development of a species-specific PCR-lateral flow assay integrated with SYBR Safe for rapid authentication of commercial Polygoni Multiflori Caulis (Ye-Jiao-Teng)
Pleuropterus multiflorus (PM) is a widely used medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). However, the closely related species Pleuropterus angulatus (PA) is commonly misidentified as PM due to morphological similarities, lea...
02
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02095-6
Open DOI
Antiproliferative activities of panduratin A and its derivatives against U-251 MG glioblastoma cells and U-251 MG cancer stem-like cells: structure–activity relationships and identification of PHB2 as a candidate binding protein
Panduratin A (1), a cyclohexenyl chalcone isolated from Boesenbergia rotunda, has been reported to exhibit various biological activities, including antitumor effects. However, its antiproliferative activity against glioblastoma cells and...
03
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02091-w
Open DOI
LC–MS profiling and antiulcer mechanisms of Rumex pictus extract and its isolated emodin-8-O-β-glucoside against ethanol-induced gastric damage
Peptic ulcer disease is considered a global health concern, commonly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, chronic NSAID use, and ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury. Although proton pump inhibitors and anti-secretory drugs are eff...
04
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02085-8
Open DOI
Exploration of bioactive natural products from tropical plant genetic resources: from diversity to functional seeds
Natural products derived from higher plants continue to represent an important source of structurally diverse and biologically active molecules for drug discovery. In particular, tropical plant genetic resources provide a rich reservoir ...
05
06
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02093-8
Open DOI
Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide protects against myocardial ischemic injury by restoring myocardial energy metabolism and alleviating oxidative stress in mice and AC16 cardiomyocytes
Myocardial ischemic injury is characterized by impaired energy metabolism and oxidative stress, which contribute to cardiac dysfunction and disease progression. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide (GLP), a major bioactive component of Ganod...
07
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02075-w
Open DOI
The endophyte secondary metabolite phenazine-1-carboxylic acid promotes tanshinone biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza callus
Salvia miltiorrhiza is a traditional medicinal plant widely used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Tanshinones, including cryptotanshinone, a major bioactive constituent, exhibit various pharmacological activities. Th...
08
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02089-4
Open DOI
A standardized fraction of Cajanus scarabaeoides attenuates diabetic nephropathy via antiglycation, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic mechanisms
Diabetic nephropathy is the critical microvascular complication of diabetes and a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Its pathophysiology incriminates complex and interconnected mechanisms driven by hemodynamic and metabolic altera...
09
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02083-w
Open DOI
Extracts of okra mucilage protect intestinal homeostasis through gut microbiota and immune responses
Okra pods (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) are known as a vegetable, the mucilage of which possesses many bioactivities. Okra mucilage (OM) is a carbohydrate-rich natural extract containing polysaccharides and other bioactive compone...
10
DOI 10.1007/s11418-026-02088-5
Open DOI
Three new phenolic glycosides from root bark of Periploca sepium and their hypoglycemic activity
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: vol. 60, no. 1 (2006); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: vol. 63, no. 1 (2009).
Also issued online.