Collision of herbal medicine and nanotechnology: a bibliometric analysis of herbal nanoparticles from 2004 to 2023
Authors
Sinan Ai
China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
Yake Li
Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
Huijuan Zheng
Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
Meiling Zhang
Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
Jiayin Tao
Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
Weijing Liu
Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
Liang Peng
China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
Zhen Wang
Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
Yaoxian Wang
Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan China
Keywords:
Herbal nanoparticles, Herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Nanoparticles, Bibliometric analysis, VOSviewer, Citespace
Abstract
Herbal nanoparticles are made from natural herbs/medicinal plants, their extracts, or a combination with other nanoparticle carriers. Compared to traditional herbs, herbal nanoparticles lead to improved bioavailability, enhanced stability, and reduced toxicity. Previous research indicates that herbal medicine nanomaterials are rapidly advancing and making significant progress; however, bibliometric analysis and knowledge mapping for herbal nanoparticles are currently lacking. We performed a bibliometric analysis by retrieving publications related to herbal nanoparticles from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database spanning from 2004 to 2023. Data processing was performed using the R package Bibliometrix, VOSviewers, and CiteSpace.
Results
In total, 1876 articles related to herbal nanoparticles were identified, originating from various countries, with China being the primary contributing country. The number of publications in this field increases annually. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Saveetha University in India are prominent research institutions in this domain. The Journal “International Journal of Nanomedicine” has the highest number of publications. The number of authors of these publications reached 8234, with Yan Zhao, Yue Zhang, and Huihua Qu being the most prolific authors and Yan Zhao being the most frequently cited author. “Traditional Chinese medicine,” “drug delivery,” and “green synthesis” are the main research focal points. Themes such as “green synthesis,” “curcumin,” “wound healing,” “drug delivery,” and “carbon dots” may represent emerging research areas.
Conclusions
Our study findings assist in identifying the latest research frontiers and hot topics, providing valuable references for scholars investigating the role of nanotechnology in herbal medicine.
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Supplementary Information
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-024-02426-3.
Keywords: Herbal nanoparticles, Herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Nanoparticles, Bibliometric analysis, VOSviewer, Citespace
Author Biographies
Sinan Ai, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
Beijing Key Laboratory for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, Institute of Medical Science, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
Liang Peng, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
Beijing Key Laboratory for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, Institute of Medical Science, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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