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Valerian  

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Entry terms

  • Valeriana
  • Valerianas

Note

  • do not confuse entry term HELIOTROPE, GARDEN with HELIOTROPIUM

Scope note

  • 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).

History note

  • 91(86)63; was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-90; was heading 1963-85

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014632

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