Chinese Herbal Medicines (CHM) is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

CHM is an international quarterly-published journal with the aim at pioneering in the research trend of herbal medicines from different countries or regions and providing a forum for the theoretical and clinical studies on traditional medicines, herbal medicines and natural products. The journal covers researches on medicinal materials and resources, active constituents (including biosynthesis, tissue culture, etc.), classical and complex formulae (including compatibility and incompatibility of prescriptions, pharmaceutics and technology), quality evaluation and safety, authentication (including molecular and morphological identification, etc.) of herb medicines in phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic function through experimental and clinical trials. Please note that hospital preparations and self-developed prescriptions are generally not within the scope of articles accepted by our journal. Additionally, original articles involving extracts and water decoctions lacking quality control standards will not be considered for publication. The journal is intended to disseminate the latest developments and research progress in traditional and herbal medical sciences to researchers, practitioners, academics and administrators worldwide in the field of traditional and herbal medicines. The journal's international coverage ensures that research and progress from all regions of the world are widely included.