Jurnal Fitofarmaka Dan Kesehatan is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and scientific evidence in the field of phytopharmaceuticals and health sciences. Published biannually in February and August, the journal serves as a comprehensive platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and healthcare professionals to disseminate original research, review articles, case studies, and innovative findings related to natural products and their applications in modern medicine.

Scope of Publication

The journal welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions that address the efficacy, safety, standardization, and clinical applications of herbal medicines and phytopharmaceutical products. Submissions may include original research findings, comprehensive literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical case reports, and methodological studies that contribute to evidence-based phytopharmacology.

Jurnal Fitofarmaka Dan Kesehatan embraces a multidisciplinary approach, welcoming contributions from diverse fields including but not limited to:

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Products Chemistry

• Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

• Pharmaceutical Technology and Formulation Development

• Pharmacology and Toxicology

• Ethnopharmacology and Traditional Medicine Systems

• Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

• Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy

• Pharmaceutical Microbiology

• Phytopharmaceutical Bioteknology

• Health Sciences and Public Health Applications

• Quality Assurance and Standardization of Natural Products

• Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Compliance

Primary Focus Areas

The journal prioritizes research that:

1. Evidence-Based Research: Supports rigorous scientific investigation and validation of natural products derived from Indonesian biodiversity and medicinal plants from other geographical regions

2. Clinical Applications: Explores therapeutic potential, clinical efficacy, and safety profiles of herbal medicines and phytopharmaceuticals in treating human diseases and health conditions

3. Standardization and Quality: Addresses standardization methodologies, quality control measures, and analytical techniques for natural products to ensure consistency and efficacy

4. Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine: Supports research bridging traditional herbal knowledge with contemporary pharmaceutical sciences and modern healthcare systems

5. Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetics: Investigates the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of phytochemical compounds and herbal preparations

6. Drug Development: Encompasses research on isolation, characterization, and development of new phytopharmaceutical entities with therapeutic potential

7. Natural Product Chemistry: Focuses on the identification, characterization, and analysis of bioactive compounds in medicinal plants

8. Immunomodulation and Disease Prevention: Examines the immunomodulatory properties and preventive health applications of herbal remedies

9. Safety and Toxicology: Addresses adverse effects, drug interactions, and toxicological assessments of natural products and herbal preparations

10. Conservation and Sustainable Use: Promotes research on the sustainable harvesting, cultivation, and utilization of medicinal plant resources