According to Chinese medicine practitioners, dry stools followed by soft stools are mostly related to the weakness of the spleen and stomach, so you can choose Chinese medicines that can strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as Ginseng and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Pills and Pills for Strengthening the Spleen. 1. Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephalae: This medicine is composed of ginseng, poria, atractylodes macrocephala, Chinese yam, white lentil, lotus seed, Semen Coix lacryma, Semen Coicis, and Platycodon grandiflorus, etc. It is able to nourish the spleen and stomach, and benefit the lungs and qi. It can be used in the treatment of weak spleen and stomach, loose stools, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, etc. It is not suitable for patients with cold and fever. This medicine should not be taken for patients with cold and fever, and avoid eating indigestible food during the period of taking. 2. Spleen Enhancing Pill: This medicine is composed of Codonopsis, Atractylodes macrocephala, Citrus aurantium, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Malt, Hawthorn, etc. It has the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and appetizing the stomach (enhancing appetite by strengthening the spleen). It can be used in the treatment of weak spleen and stomach, distention and fullness in the epigastrium (abdomen), and loose stools (thin and unformed feces). It should be noted that the drug is not suitable for patients with acute enteritis diarrhea, which is mainly manifested by abdominal pain, frequent watery stools, or fever. For patients with dry stools followed by soft stools, it is recommended that they go to a regular hospital and be treated under the guidance of a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment.