Valerianaceae, (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)

"Valerian SCIENTIFIC NAME(S): valeriana officinalis L. A number of other members of the genus valeriana have been used medicinally including V. wallichii DC. (Centranthus ruber (L.) DC) Family: Valerianaceae COMMON NAME(S): Valerian, radix Valerianae, Indian valerian (V. wallichii), red valerian PATIENT INFORMATION Uses: Valerian has been used for its sedative and hypnotic properties.