| 释义 |
va·le·ri·an
\vəˈlirēən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French valeriane, from Medieval Latin valeriana, probably from feminine of valerianus of Valeria, from Valeria, Roman province formerly part of Pannonia + Latin -anus -an
1. : a plant of the genus Valeriana (especially V. officinalis) — compare greek valerian
2.
a. : a drug consisting of the dried rhizome and roots of the garden heliotrope (Valeriana officinalis) formerly used as a carminative and sedative especially in nervous conditions
b. : the dried rhizome and roots of an East Indian valerian (V. wallichii) used in incense and perfumes |