Valeriana officinalis
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Term | Valeriana officinalis |
Short definition | Valeriana officinalis - (pronounced) (vuh-LEER-ee-a-nuh uh-FIH-sih-NUH-lis) A 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. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Valeriana officinalis - (pronounced) (vuh-LEER-ee-a-nuh uh-FIH-sih-NUH-lis) A 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 called garden heliotrope, garden valerian, Indian valerian, Mexican valerian, Pacific valerian, valerian and Valerianae radix
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