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Plantain is a very common Chinese herbal medicine, which is very helpful in treating some diseases. However, many people have only a vague understanding of the actual effects of plantain. Let me tell you what the functions and effects of plantain are, how to eat plantain and what are the taboos of plantain.

The role and efficacy of plantain

1. Impact on the urinary and reproductive system

Plantain has a certain diuretic effect, which can increase the excretion of water in dogs, rabbits and humans, and increase the excretion of urea, uric acid and sodium ions.

2. Antitussive, antiasthmatic and expectorant effects

Gavage of plantain decoction at high and low dosages to cats can significantly increase the cats' cough electrical stimulation threshold, and the cough threshold increases with increasing dosage.

3. Antimicrobial efficacy

Plantain extract has different degrees of inhibitory effect on Trichophyton, Microspore Trichophyton, and Nocardia stellate in vitro fertilization.

4. Effects on the stomach and intestines

Giving 0.5g/kg of Plantain extract or infusion to dogs with Pavlov's small stomach and gastric disease has a dual buffering effect on gastric acid metabolism; it has an anti-inflammatory effect on excessive gastric acid metabolism caused by rutin and insufficient gastric acid metabolism caused by adrenal hormones. Plantain has an inhibitory effect on a running stomach, but has no effect on a quiet stomach. Plantain can also temporarily increase intestinal fluid secretion, but has no significant effect on intestinal motility.

5. Anti-infection effect

Oral administration of 0.5g/kg or 1g/kg of gum arabic to rats before driving had a significant inhibitory effect on inflammatory edema caused by indoor formaldehyde or dextran.

6. Other functions

Plantain extract has a poor inhibitory effect on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma and mouse sarcoma S180. A small amount of plantaginin can slow down the heart rate, increase the amplitude, and raise blood pressure in rabbits. Large doses can cause cardiac paralysis and reduced blood pressure. It also makes breathing deeper, larger and slower, promotes the metabolism of bronchitis and digestive system, and promotes the movement of intestines and uterus.

How to Eat Plantain

1. Plantain Dumplings

Raw materials: plantain, dumpling filling, various seasonings.

Method: Pick the young plants and tender leaves of plantain, wash them clean, blanch them in boiling water until cooked, set aside to chop and dry them to reserve moisture; add seasonings to the dumpling filling and the dried plantain, mix well, and then the dumpling filling is ready. This method is also suitable for making pies and steamed buns, which are all similar methods.

2. Mixed plantain with cold dishes

Ingredients: plantain, various seasonings.

Method: The first step of making dumplings with plantain is the same, which is to wash, blanch, dry and chop; put the plantain into a bowl and add appropriate amount of salt, chicken essence, minced garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, pepper oil and other seasonings.

3. Stir-fried plantain

Raw materials: plantain, onion, garlic, and pepper.

Preparation: After removing the residue from the plantain, wash, blanch and dry it in the sun; heat up a pan with oil, sauté peppercorns, scallions and garlic, add the dried plantain and stir-fry quickly, stir-fry until well mixed and serve.

Taboos of Plantain

1. People who suffer from fatigue, depression of qi and blood, kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, and no internal cold and dampness should take it with caution.

2. "Bencao Jingshu": It is not suitable for treating diseases that affect fatigue, depression of Qi and blood. It should not be used together with mild diuretics for those with insufficient kidney Qi.

3. "Bencao Huiyan" says: People with kidney deficiency and coldness should avoid it especially.

4. "Bencao Gangmu" says: Changshan County is the envoy.

Conclusion: Plantain has certain effects on promoting diuresis, anti-infection and improving intestinal fluid secretion. There are many ways to eat plantain. Friends who are interested can try several recommended methods. However, the actual amount to be used should be consulted by a professional, after all, plantain belongs to the category of Chinese herbal medicine. Although plantain has many benefits, it is not suitable for people with insufficient kidney energy to take.