Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies

The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed, open access journal featuring high-quality studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research. It includes new a paradigm of integrative research, covering East and West, and traditional and modern medicine. The journal also covers areas of integrative biomedical research and health science in general, as well as other modalities.

Topics covered include anatomy and functions of meridians, basic and clinical research on acupressure, electroacupuncture, laser acupuncture, pharmacopuncture (herbal acupuncture, acupoint injection), veterinary acupuncture, and related animal studies. Articles on general health science and other modalities, such as anthroposophy, ayurveda, bioelectromagnetic therapy, chiropractic, herbology (herbal medicine), homeopathy, neural therapy and meditation, are also eligible for consideration if the articles are related to acupuncture and meridian studies. Manuscripts types accepted include topical reviews, original research, brief reports and case reports.