Abstract:Objective This study aimed to analyze the related literature on the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis with Chinese medicine, explore its research status, research hotspots, and future development trends, and provide reference for future research in this field. Methods The related research literature in this field was retrieved from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Medical Network, and VIP Database, with the time limit from January 1, 2004 to August 15, 2024, and the authors, institutions, and