To explore the research status，development trend，research hotspots and frontiers of heat-sensitive moxibustion(HSM) by visualization analysis of HSM-related literature.Methods:Based on the literature related to HSM in China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) from ２００６.１.１ ｔｏ ２０２０.１０.２5，knowledge mapping was conducted by CiteSpace5.7.R1 and the data were analyzed.Results:A total of 1 387 articles were included，and there were 431 nodes and 566 edges in the author collaboration map，with Chen Rixin in the center.At the institutional level，348 nodes and 196 edges were observed，and the cooperative network formed by Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine and its affiliated hospitals prevailed.Hot research areas focused on cervical spondylosis and knee osteoarthritis，and three frontier topics were quality of life，insomnia and pain.Conclusion:Knowledge mapping can intuitively and rapidly indicate the overall development trend，research hotspots and frontiers in the field of HSM in China from ２００６.１.１ ｔｏ ２０２０.１０.２5，which provides reference data and development direction for further research.The findings of this study could be consulted.