Abstract: Development of materials with both medicinal and edible values has become part of the national health strategy and a growth point of a new round of industrial development， which is of great significance for health management with Chinese characteristics. As a pioneer in reform， innovation and development， Shanghai has always been at the forefront of the the field of medicine and health in China and even globally. This paper reviewed relevant progress on the use and management of materials with both medicinal and edible values at home and abroad. Furthermore， it investigated and analyzed the foundation， institutional guarantees， and advantages of management， as well as the current status of management in Shanghai. This study provides reference for the government to further improve its management policy of the catalogue of materials with both medicinal and edible values.