Objective Based on Citespace software, to visually analyze the literature related to yin fire theory. Methods Citespace 6.1R3 software was used to carry out data visualization analysis on the research institutions, authors and keywords of the literature on the theory of yin and fire published from the establishment of the database to November 2022. Results 532 Chinese literatures were included, and the overall annual volume of papers was on the rise. The main institutions and authors were obtained through visual analysis. The results of key words showed that the main research direction and trend was clinical experience. Conclusion. This study directly shows the research status in this field, shows the research institutions and authors, analyzes the research hotspots and trends, and points out the direction for the further development of the theory of "Yin Fire" in the future.

Wang Jiancheng, Qi Hongjun. Literature Visual Analysis of the Theoretical Research of "Yin Fire Theory" Based on Citespace. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 6: 67-74. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2023.050611.

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