common valerian
Definition
- Noun:
- A tall perennial herb with fragrant flowers and medicinal rhizomes: "Common valerian" refers specifically to Valeriana officinalis, a plant species characterized by its height, underground stems (rhizomes), and clusters of small, sweet-smelling flowers. Its roots and rhizomes are traditionally used for their sedative and calming properties.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The herbalist recommended a tea made from common valerian to help with sleep.
- Common valerian is often found growing in damp meadows and along riverbanks.
Advanced Usage
- "Valerian root": This is a common term for the dried rhizome and roots of the common valerian plant, used as an herbal supplement.
- The main active ingredient in many natural sleep aids is an extract from valerian root.
Variants and Related Words
Valerian (n): A more general term for plants within the Valeriana genus, which includes common valerian.
- Several types of valerian are grown in gardens for their attractive flowers.
Valeriana officinalis (n): The scientific (Latin) name for common valerian.
Synonyms
- Garden heliotrope: An older common name for this plant, referencing the fragrance of its flowers.
- All-heal: A historical name suggesting its wide medicinal use.
Related Phrases
- Valerian extract: A concentrated form of the plant's active compounds.
- The tincture is a liquid valerian extract.
Related Idioms
(This is a specific botanical term; it is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
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tall rhizomatous plant having very fragrant flowers and rhizomes used medicinally
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