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! 🙌 #NaturalProductsResearch

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). journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - November 2025 💡3. LC-MS Profiling and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Saurauia fasciculata Bark: Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, MD Simulation, and in-Vitro Validation journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - November 2025 💡 2. A Review of Phytocompounds of “Leaf of Life” Medicinal Plant (Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - November 2025 💡 1. Menthol: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Applications Prof. K. Husnu Can Baser, Dr. Emine Erdag and Dr. Ismail Celil Haskologlu journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - October 2025 💡 3. Phytochemical Analysis, Anti-Hemolytic Activity, and In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-Diabetic, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Extracts from Psidium guajava Linn. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Prof. K. Husnu Can Baser and team's work on Menthol 💡 Menthol: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Applications "Clinical data showed effectiveness in irritable bowel syndrome, headache disorders, and skin care." Details: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - October 2025 💡 3. Unveiling the Antioxidant and AlphaAmylase Inhibitory Activity of Capparis spinosa L from Algeria:Synergistic Effects and Molecular Docking Insights. Bezghiche R, Kheddouma A, Douaouya L et al journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - November 2025 This month, we interviewed Prof. Mohamed Roby, a Professor at the Food Science & Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Egypt. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/page/npx/erb...

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - October 2025 💡 2. Exploring the Potential of Seaweed-Based Nutraceuticals: Impact on Metabolic Diseases and Sustainable Food Sources. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 🍞 Tavares J, Cotas J, Valado A, Caseiro A, and Pereira L.

📣 4. Novel Natural Products with Insecticidal Activity Insecticidal, acaricidal, fumigant, repellent, ovicidal, larvicidal, and antifeedant effects. Submission deadline: March 20, 2026 Submit here: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec... Lead Guest Editor: Dr. Visakh, N. U. (KAU), India

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - October 2025 💡 1. Exploring the Anticancer Potential of Chitosome-Encapsulated Theobromine Analogue: Integrated Computational, Physiochemical and In vitro Study Metwaly AM, Abd-El-Azim H, Zewail M, et al.2025;20(10). doi:10.1177/1934578X251384515

💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - October 2025 This month, we interviewed Dr. Shahid Adeel, an Associate Professor of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad Pakistan. journals.sagepub.com/page/npx/erb...

🦠 Phytochemicals in the Transmission Control of Epidemic Viruses: A Review Focused on SARS-CoV-2, Zika, and Dengue 🤚🏽 An analysis of the antiviral potential of phytochemicals and their applications in the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2, Zika, and dengue. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

📣 3. Novel Natural Products with Immunomodulatory Activity Natural products that modulates the immune system by enhancing/suppressing immune responses and are of significant potential in treating autoimmune diseases, allergies etc. Submit by: Jan 30, 2026 journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - September 2025 💡2. Biochemometric Analysis of Bat Skin Microbiome-Associated Streptomyces buecherae Identifies Polyether Antibiotics Active Against the Bat Pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans by Lindsay Caesar and team

Top Read Papers on Natural Product Communications - September 2025 💡 1. Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Potential of Cedrus atlantica and Tetraclinis articulata Essential Oils Against Enterococcus faecalis and Three Streptococcus sp. Isolates for Endodontic Use: An in Vitro Study

💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - September 2025 This month, we interviewed Dr. Ugiloy Yusupova of the Institute of Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences Uzbekistan. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/page/npx/erb...

Trending Published Paper (August 2025) 💡Enzymes Inhibitory Properties of Compounds from Roots of Mitragyna inermis Willd (Rubiaceae): In Vitro, Molecular Docking and ADME Evaluations Tamfu AN, Gaye M, Roland N, et al. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

✈️ New Special Collection SERIES which aims to highlight recent research on novel natural products, curated by biological activity. Nature is a powerhouse of discovery- and we're on a mission to spotlight its most exciting bioactive treasures. #AntiparasiticActivity #Immunomodulatory #Cosmeceutical

💡The Future of Natural Phytomolecules: A Lesson Learned from COVID-19 "The nutraceuticals developed through these efforts may serve as adjuncts and complementary treatments, providing additional support in the fight against COVID-19 and future viral pandemics" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

💡Synthesis of Natural Carbazole Alkaloids: An Update This review provides a comprehensive analysis of studies on the synthesis of natural carbazole alkaloids since 2014. More than 90 studies have been summarized. Nguyen TC, Dung VC, Dau XD. 2025 (Vietnam) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

💡Cumulative Data of 1H and 13C NMR Signals and Specific Rotations of Eremophilane Sesquiterpenoids. 5. Furanoeremophilanes Containing an Oxygenated Functionality at C-10 Tori M. 2025 (Japan) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

💡Hepatoprotective Potential of Some species of Erythroxylum, Eugenia and Pouteria Genera from Brazilian Savanna Against Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury Leão MCC, Fagg CW, Simeoni LA, et al. 2025 (Brazil) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Trending Published Paper (July 2025) 💡Preparing an Eremophilanoid from Cacalia Species and Assigning its Absolute Configuration González-Morales BL, Fuentes-Figueroa MÁ, Burgueño-Tapia E. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... (In memory of Pedro Joseph-Nathan almost three years after his passing)

Trending Published Paper (June 2025) 💡Synthesis, Characterization, and in vitro Experiments of Saturated Cannabinoids on Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines (HPAF-II, MIA-PaCa2, ASPC-1, and PANC-1) W. Cruces, P. Jagtap and colleagues (USA) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Top-read articles in July 2025 💡Chemical Properties of Whey Protein in Protein Powders and Its Impact on Muscle Growth in Athletes: A Review journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... 💡Application of Kaempferia parviflora: A Perspective Review journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Top-read articles in June 2025 💡Cannabis sativa; Ethnobotanicals, Classifications, Pharmacology, and Phytochemistry 💡Ecofriendly Process for Extraction and Application of Natural Dye from Hulela Zard plant through Advanced Statistical Approach Read all here: www.researchgate.net/journal/Natu...

💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - July 2025 This month, we interviewed Dr. Zhen Wang of TongJi Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). "My research specifically focuses on the therapeutic role of ......." Read more: journals.sagepub.com/page/npx/erb...

Special Collection - Endophytic Fungal Natural Products from Marine and Terrestrial Organisms Lead Guest Editor: Dr Amir Reza Jassbi (Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran) Submit here: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec... Submission deadline: September 26, 2025

Top-read articles in May 2025 💡A Review on Phytoconstituents for the Management of Psoriasis journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... 💡LC-MS Analysis and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Falconeria insignis Royle from Nepal: An In Vitro... journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - June 2025 This month, we interviewed Dr. Alfred NGENGE TAMFU of the University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon. "I had a growing interest in natural products because in our communities, there were lots of..... Read more: journals.sagepub.com/page/npx/erb...

Special Collection - Natural Products in Health and Disease - From Preclinical to Veterinary and Human Studies: Volume II Lead Guest Editor: Dr Marcello Iriti (University of Milan, Italy) Submit here: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec... Submission deadline: September 13, 2025

Insights into the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Natural Products of the Green Macroalga Halimeda (Chlorophyta) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Special Collection - Advances in Herb-Drug Interactions in Phytotherapy 💡Published Papers journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Special Collection - Natural Products and Gut Microbiome Metabolism in Hepatobiliary Gastrointestinal Diseases 💡Published Papers journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Special Collection in Honour of Professor Michael Heinrich Topics include: 💡 Ethnopharmacology including anthropology, Natural product drug discovery, Metabolomics, Quality control and safety, Clinical research on medicinal plants, Ecopharmacognosy Submit journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

Special Collection in Honour of Prof. Dr. Kemal Hüsnü Can Başer - Essential oil and medicinal aromatic plants 💡 Studies on ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, chemical composition, in vitro, in silico, in vivo, safety and efficacy, bioactivity,..... Submit here journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

💡 Editorial Review Board Member of the month - May 2025 This month, we interviewed Dr. Luis APAZA TICONA, of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/page/npx/erb...

Isolation, Characterization and Antidiabetic Activity of a Galactomannan from Astragalus cruciatus Link. Seeds journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Key points - A novel galactomannan from A. cruciatus seeds with antihyperglycemic effects - A viable and sustainable alternative in diabetes management

4. Top-read article in the past 30 days Review on the Ethnopharmacological Use of Medicinal Plants and Their Anticancer Activity from Preclinical to Clinical Trial Belete TM, Beyna AT. Natural Product Communications. 2025;20(4). doi:10.1177/1934578X251333027

3. Top-read article in the past 30 days Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): Environmental Persistence and Human Health Risks journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 16 priority PAHs for regulation (Table 1) including naphthalene (Nap)

2. Top-read article in the past 30 days Anticancer Activity of Phytochemicals from Nepalese Plants: A Review of Active Phytochemicals and Screening Methods Luitel A, Pant LM, Thapa N, et al. Natural Product Communications. 2025;20(3). journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

1. Top-read article in the past 30 days Insights into the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Natural Products of the Green Macroalga Halimeda (Chlorophyta) Saber AA, Rashedy SH, Rushdi MI, et al. Natural Product Communications. 2025;20(3). journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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