Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine seeks to promote international communication and exchange on integrative medicine as well as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and provide a rapid forum for the dissemination of scientific articles focusing on the latest developments and trends as well as experiences and achievements on integrative medicine or CAM in clinical practice, scientific research, education and healthcare. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, originally entitled 'Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine' (English Edition), was founded in 1995, and changed formally its name in 2003. This journal is supervised by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, sponsored by Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. It is the first international peer-reviewed monthly journal on integrative medicine included in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E).