Abstract: Objective The objective of this study is to examine Professor Hu Tiancheng′s traditional Chinese medicine prescription in the management of special-constitution tic disorders in pediatric patients,analyze the drug regimen employed,summarize the underlying therapeutic concepts proposed by Professor Hu,and inherit the academic ideas of renowned Chinese medicine practitioners. Methods  The prescriptions for pediatric patients with special-constitution tic disorders who sought treatment at Hu Tiancheng Clinic of Sichuan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between September 2021 and September 2022 were chosen for analysis.The Chinese Medicine Inheritance Aid Platform(V3.0) was employed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of the prescribed medications,drug categories,and the core prescription from various perspectives.Results A total of 131 children were included,with a total of 248 consultations conducted.The collected data included 248 prescriptions issued,involving 125 traditional Chinese medicines.The cumulative frequency of medicines was 2 974.Chinese medicines are primarily cold,warm,and mild in nature,and pungent,bitter,and sweet in flavor.The organs commonly involved in high frequency medicines were the lungs,liver,stomach,and spleen.These medicines were often used for relieving symptoms,calming the liver,and restraining the wind.Among Stibnosis-cicada metamorphosis and almonds-houpaku were the most frequently employed combinations.By employing cluster analysis and integrating the expertise of Professor Hu in oral and face-to-face instruction,five novel formula combinations were derived,namely,Four Seven soup,Xiehuang powder flavor,nourishing blood and restraining the wind soup,Yupingfeng powder flavor,and Sanren soup with flavor.Conclusion The approach employed by Professor Hu Tiancheng in addressing special-constitution tic disorders focuses on the concept of "dispelling external wind and stopping internal wind", while considering the aspects of nourishing the blood and resolving dampness,which can offer valuable insights for the clinical management of tic disorders.

Key words:

Tic disorder, Medication law, Special constitution, Cluster analysis, Child