Abstract: Objective: To explore the related research progress of fMRI in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion in recent 30 years by using CiteSpace visualization software and the situation of knowledge map. Methods: The database of China Knowledge Network(CNKI) was searched by computer as the literature data source in this field(1990- 2020). The quantity of literature published in this field, the distribution of core research authors, important research institutions and high- frequency keywords were analyzed quantitatively. Results: A total of 877 literatures were included. Since the first application research literature related to fMRI and acupuncture was published in 1998,with the continuous expansion of the research,the annual volume showed an upward trend year by year,and the volume was basically stable from 2010 to 2020. Among them,HUANG Yong team,LI Xiaoling team and LI Chuanfu team formed the core research strength in this field. The main institutions in this field are Heilongjiang University of traditional Chinese medicine, Southern Medical University and Chengdu University of traditional Chinese medicine,and there are few inter institutional cooperation relations,mainly their subsidiaries or regional cooperation. According to the analysis of relevant keywords in this field, in recent years, highfrequency hot keywords are mainly distributed in the application of fMRI,the effect mechanism of acupuncture and clinical application research. Conclusion: The research on the application of fMRI and acupuncture started relatively late. At this stage,the relevant application technology and research team have become more and more mature. The application of brain functional imaging technology and various magnetic resonance analysis methods is still one of the hot issues that scholars focus on in the future research of acupuncture and moxibustion. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the communication among researchers,academic teams and institutions. Promote the cross integration of various disciplines and different regions,and constantly expand the depth and breadth of this research field.