摘要
Traditional Chpnese medicine(TCM)is a treasure of the Chinese nation.It contains rich philosophical thoughts and humanistic spirit,which is an important manifestation of our country's cultural soft power and also an advanta-geous discipline for our country's foreign exchanges.With the development of the times,TCM journals are becoming more"specialized"and"characterized"and the need to"go abroad"is becoming more and more urgent.English scientific and technological journals may lead the direction of scientifie research,gather scientifie and technological strength and innovative results in the world,which plays an important role in enhaneing the country's cultural strength and innovation motivation.In order to expand the academic influence of TCM joumals in the world and guide the vast number of scientifie and technological workers to write papers on motherland,the establishment and publication of TCM English journal is imperative.w ith the strong support from relevant higher-level departments and the great help from peers of seientifie and technological journals,Chinese Medicine and Natural Products(CMNP)has been scessfully founded.
