Taking Chenpi water generally does not lead to an increase in the number of bowel movements, which may be related to the patient’s own weak gastrointestinal function, diet or individual physique. Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effects of regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and resolving phlegm (expelling dampness and dissolving phlegm by drying dampness), and has therapeutic effects on abdominal distension, scanty food and vomiting and diarrhea, and coughing with profuse phlegm. Its adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions are not clear at present. From the action of this product, Chen Pi does not have laxative effect and generally does not increase the frequency of stool. The increase in stool frequency when taking Chenpi water may be related to the patient’s own weak gastrointestinal function, diet or individual constitution. Chinese medicine should be taken under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner. If there is any discomfort such as increased stool frequency and diarrhea, it is recommended to stop using Chen Pi and go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.