The ‘Food and Medicine Homology’ culture， as an integral part of China's traditional medicine culture， holds significant status and influence internationally. Deeply rooted in the wisdom and medical traditions of the Chinese nation spanning thousands of years， the culture of ‘Food and Medicine Homology’ regards food and medicine as shared origins， advocating the concept of ‘food therapy’. The emergence of the ‘Food and Medicine Homology’ industry is a modern interpretation and inheritance of this cultural tradition. This article reviews the ancient history of China's‘Food and Medicine Homology’ culture and explores its significant position and influence in the field of traditional medicine. Furthermore， this study utilizes comprehensive literature research and data visualization analysis to systematically examine the current status of the ‘Food and Medicine Homology’ food industry. Finally， this article summarizes the challenges and future development trends of the ‘Food and Medicine Homology’ food industry， aiming to provide insights and references for the research and development as well as the industrial growth of 'Food and Medicine Homology' food in our country.