Objective: Through bibliometrics and knowledge graph visualization, this paper systematically analyzes the evolution and trends of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) vocational education research. Methods: Literature was retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases from inception to October 2025, using search terms including “traditional Chinese medicine,” “TCM theory,” “vocational education,” “vocational training,” and “skills education.” Visual analysis was performed using VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix R package. Results: Annual publications showed phased growth, peaking at 41 in 2022. Core author analysis identified Feng Xiao and Niu Yanhui as the most prolific aut... More >