2. Plantago has a certain diuretic effect, which can increase the exhaust capacity of dogs, rabbits and people. Increase the excretion of urea, uric acid and sodium chloride. Has antitussive, antiasthmatic and expectorant effects. But if you take it for a long time, it is likely to cause gastrointestinal dysfunction. Because it has diuretic effect, it may also cause hypokalemia or other electrolyte disorders. In addition, people with stomach cold and deficiency cold should not take plantain for a long time, because plantain is cold.