Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic.
Improves circulation and acts as a sedative. Good for relieving anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, nervousness and stress.
Valerian ( Valeriana officinalis) of the family Valerianaceae, is a tall perennial herb with hollow stems that bear white or reddish flowers. The vertical rhizome and attached rootlets are harvested in the autumn of the second year's growth. Valerian extract, derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of the plant, has been used for thousands of years as a folk remedy, tranquilizer and calmative for several disorders such as restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, hysteria, menstrual problems, and as a sedative for "nervous" stomach. Valerian extracts are currently used in scores of compounds and teas in Europe. See: Valerian Root
(Valeriana officinalis) This herb has a balsamic, warm, woody and musky scent to it. Native to Europe and western Asia, Valerian has a relaxing, sedating effect on the body and improves sleep quality. Valerian root acts as a tranquillizer and is used for relieving nervous tension, insomnia and headaches. It’s also used for relieving menstrual cramps, nervous digestion and stomach and bowel problems. Valerian root is a relaxant, sedative and hypnotic type of herb.
A perennial herb used on the central nervous system; for anxiety, hypertension, insomnia, nervousness and stress.
a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or ink flowers
The root of Valeriana officinalis has been used as a mild tranquilizer and sleep aid.
a plant with small pink or white flowers and strong-smelling roots used in medicinal drugs.
Valeriana officinalis. A plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. It is being studied as a way to improve sleep in people affected by breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Also called garden valerian, Indian valerian, Pacific valerian, Mexican valerian, garden heliotrope, and Valerianae radix.
A bitter herb used as a sedative.
A plant of the genus Valeriana, especially V. officinalis, native to Eurasia and widely cultivated for its small, fragrant, white to pink or lavender flowers and for use in medicine. The scent is attractive to cats.
A non-narcotic herbal sedative recommended in treating anxiety reactions, hyperactivity and insomnia. The fresh root in more potent as some important chemical constituents are lost during the drying process.
The roots of this plant are used by some cultures as an ingredient in mild sedatives and sleep aids for nervous tension and insomnia. It is being studied in improving sleep in patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Latin name: Valeriana officinalis.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Valerianaceae) is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers. This "sweet" smell is quite overpowering when the flower is placed into a vase. The flowers are in bloom from June to September.
