Pacific Valerian
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| Pacific Valerian | |
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| Term | Pacific Valerian |
| Short definition | PABA - (pronounced) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Bacteria that live in the gut need PABA to survive. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Pacific Valerian - (pronounced) (puh-SIH-fik vuh-LEER-ee-un) plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. It is being studied to improve sleep in cancer patients undergoing treatment. Also known as garden heliotrope, garden valerian, Indian valerian, Mexican valerian, valerian, Valeriana officinalis and Valerianae radix
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- Wikipedia's article - Pacific Valerian
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