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Preferred Label : Valeriana officinalis;

NCIt synonyms : Common Valerian;

NCIt related terms : Indian valerian; Valerianae radix; Mexican valerian; valerian; Pacific valerian; VALERIANA OFFICINALIS WHOLE; garden valerian;

NCIt definition : A plant, the root of which is used to derive an herbal medicinal preparation with antianxiety and hypnotic activities. Valerian root contains volatile oils (sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes), valepotriates, alkaloids and lignans. This agent may inhibit the uptake and stimulate the release of [3H]GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), resulting in decreased central nervous system activity. (NCI04);

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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 cancer patients undergoing treatment.;

UNII : FP6O7F1X9R;

Taxon ID : 19953;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000367421; CDR0000367414; CDR0000367418; CDR0000367417; CDR0000367416; CDR0000367415; CDR0000367419;

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