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Preferred term

Valerian  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A plant genus of the family VALERIANACEAE, order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. It is best known for the sedative use and valepotriate content of the roots. It is sometimes called Garden Heliotrope but is unrelated to true Heliotrope (HELIOTROPIUM). Valeriana officinalis L. is the official species but others have similar compounds and effects.

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Entry terms

  • txid19952
  • txid19953
  • Valeriana

In other languages

  • French

  • txid19952
  • txid19953
  • Valériane

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q2QN93K4-V

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