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Phytomedicine Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Phytomedicine in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Phytomedicine format

Phytomedicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis, Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Phytomedicine, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inTraditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
ISSN0944-7113
Citation impact (2-yr)8.28
h-index177
i10-index6,502
Total citations328,495
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Phytomedicine per year

203
2014
219
2015
221
2016
191
2017
485
2018
356
2019
320
2020
483
2021
709
2022
674
2023
1K
2024
1.4K
2025

Citation impact of Phytomedicine by publication year

8.5K
2014
8.2K
2015
9.4K
2016
8.4K
2017
21.4K
2018
12.1K
2019
14.8K
2020
18.3K
2021
21.4K
2022
20.1K
2023
17.4K
2024
7.3K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Phytomedicine

Phytomedicine template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Phytomedicine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Phytomedicine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Phytomedicine use?
Phytomedicine uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Phytomedicine, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Phytomedicine?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Phytomedicine document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Phytomedicine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Phytomedicine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Phytomedicine?
Phytomedicine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Phytomedicine template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Phytomedicine PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Phytomedicine template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Phytomedicine template cost?
You can start writing in the Phytomedicine template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Phytomedicine PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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