💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - April 2026
This month, we interviewed Prof. Emel Unal Turhan, a Professor of food microbiology, food safety, and fermentation at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University in Turkiye.
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - April 2026
💡5. From Folk Remedies to Future Formulations: A Review on Phytochemistry, Ethnobotanical Use and Emerging Pharmacological Insights of Teucrium Species
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - April 2026
💡4. Evaluation of Membrane-Stabilizing and Clot-Lysing Activities of the Chloroform Fraction of Curcuma wallichii Rhizomes: An in vitro Model With Molecular Docking
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - April 2026
💡3. Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities and Toxicological Effects of Justicia schimperiana (Hochst. ex Nees) T. Anderson: Systematic Review
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Special Collection - Medicinal Plants and Natural Products for Men’s Health
Submission deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Co-Guest Editors:
Dr. Thiambi Netshiluvhi (National Advisory Council on Innovation, South Africa)
Dr. Adeyemi Aremu (North-West University, South Africa)
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Special Collection - Medicinal Plants and Natural Products for Women’s Health
Submission open
Submission deadline: December 31, 2026
Co-Guest Editors:
Prof. Maria Iorizzi (University of Molise, Italy)
Dr. Banaz Jalil (University College London, United Kingdom)
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - April 2026
💡2. Effects of Imperata cylindrica extract on multidrug‑resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (short title)
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - April 2026
💡1. Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of Clerodendrum infortunatum Linn: A Review
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - March 2026
💡6. Biological Properties of Myrtus communis Essential Oil – Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Potential
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - March 2026
💡5. Chemical Profiling, Antibacterial Activity in Combination with Antibiotics and in-Silico Investigation of β-Lactamase Inhibitory Potential of Artemisia Herba alba Essential oil
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - March 2026
💡4. Phenolic Profile and Multitarget Bioactivities of Cerinthe major L. Extracts
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - March 2026
💡3. Antitumor Effects of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides and their Clinical Applications: An Updated Review
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - March 2026
💡2. In Vivo/In Vitro Irritation Potential of Propylene Glycol Herbal Extracts for Topical Application: Using Alchemilla vulgaris as an Example
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - March 2026
💡1. Solvent Fractions of Parthenium hysterophorus leaves from the Borkena River, Ethiopia: Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Human Pathogens
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - February 2026
💡4. Chemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Activity of the Halophyte Atriplex leucoclada
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - February 2026
💡3. Unlocking the Potential of Cucurbitaceae Seed Oils: A Narrative Review on Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Biotechnological Applications
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - February 2026
💡2. Therapeutic Value of Plant Saponins, Challenges and Opportunities: A Review
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - February 2026
💡1. Mechanistic Insights into the Pharmacological Actions of Flavonoids: A Comprehensive Review
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - January 2026
💡5. Comparative Quantitative and Bioactivity Analysis of Methyl Gallate and Related Polyphenols from Toxicodendron Succedaneum and Toxicodendron Vernicifluum
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - January 2026
💡4. Standardized Herbal Lozenges Containing Schefflera leucantha Extract: A Novel Approach for Respiratory Health Support
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - January 2026
💡3. Sustainable Screen Printing of Cotton Using Bio-Paste from Sandalwood and Chamomile
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - January 2026
💡2. Chemical Composition, Antifungal Activity and Molecular Docking Study of Essential oil of Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides Benth
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - January 2026
💡1. Exploring Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Anti‑Hemolytic Activities of Atriplex halimus L.: Optimizing Extraction Conditions to Enhance Bioactive and Pharmaceutical Properties
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - December 2025
💡3. Fungal–Fungal Cocultivation Unveils Bioactive Metabolites, Including Rare Terpene–Amino Acid Hybrids, with Antibacterial Activity
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - December 2025
💡2. A Comprehensive Review on the Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemical Diversity, and Pharmacological Activities of the Genus Leontice Medicinal Plants
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - December 2025
💡Chemical Markers for Quality Control of Medicinal Plants Used in Sickle Cell Disease Management: Application of the Herbal Marker Ranking System (Herb MaRS)
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🎉2025 Special Collections on Natural Product Communications 🎉
As 2025 wraps up, @willmanns.bsky.social and I are delighted to highlight the success of several Special Collections.
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We are grateful to our guest editors, authors, and reviewers who made this possible
Thank you Lingling!
2025 Metrics Update (November)
📄 Articles Published so far: 303
📄 Articles Accepted so far: 307
⏱️ Average Time to 1st Decision (peer-reviewed articles): 49 days
🌍 Author Diversity: 63 countries
Thanks to our team! 🙌
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Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - November 2025
💡4. Systematic Evaluation of Rosemary Essential Oil in Aromatherapy Practice: A Review. Authored by: Dr. Milica Aćimović and Dr. Ana Miljkovic (Serbia).
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