Based on the literature research of the famous pediatric doctor WAN Quan in the Ming Dynasty,such as Pion Yu Xin Shu,Yu Ying Jia Mi and You Ke Fa Hui,this paper analyzed and summarized the theory and thought of children's constitution in WAN Quan's clinical diagnosis and treatment,and explored the common view and personality view of children's constitution of WAN Quan.WAN Quan pointed out that children have common characteristics in physical structure,physiological function and psychological state.They are small but complete in physical structure and the function gradually increases with the growth of the body.Their physiology is uneven,resulting in a certain trend of disease occurrence and transmission.Their psycho-logical state is immature,and easy to shape and move.Individual differences also exist in children's physical fitness,which can be caused by factors such as natural environment,parental physical fitness,care,and social environment.Preliminary interventions for physical fitness such as medication and heavy care have been proposed by WAN Quan.It is beneficial for pediatric clinical practice to have a thorough understanding of children's constitutional characteristics and to achieve preventive care.
childrenconstitutionWAN Quanpediatrics of traditional Chinese medicine