valerian

/vəˈlɪəɹɪən/

noun

  1. 1

    A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.

  2. 2

    More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.

  3. 3

    The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.

  4. 4

    An extract of the dried roots of the Valeriana officinalis used in herbal medicine as a sedative.

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