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Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Barley. 1  It may cause Asthma. Overconsumption may cause Stomach Irritation. 2  Barley is a cereal plant. It is an annual. 3  Barley is used to invigorate the function of the spleen, to regulate the function of the stomach and to promote the flow of milk.
People also take barley to try to promote weight loss or help prevent some types of cancer. Barley is probably effective at reducing total cholesterol and LDL bad cholesterol. It may also lower triglycerides and increase HDL good cholesterol levels, but the research has been mixed.