The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor. "Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication |
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| A general view of the plant |
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| Common noun: Red | ||
| Scientific noun: Valeriana officinalis | ||
| Family. Valerian family -Valerianaceae- | ||
| Habitat: We find it in dry and rocky places. | ||
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| Characteristics:
PPerennial bushy plant of the globularia family - globulariaceae - up to 60 cm. Stems erect and ligneous. Leaves short-stalked, lanceolate ending in a spine. Bluish flowers, in heads till 2,5 cm in diameter. Very perceptible bracts, imbricate. |
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| Properties: a)medicinal: Sedative: Against any type of nervous disorder - palpitations , spasms , vomiting, nervous breakdown, etc. - Infusion of about 10 grams from the root which has to be left in water all through the night. |
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| . | Picking and storing: Spring and Autumn are the best seasons to pick the roots of the plant. Clean and leave them to dry in a aired place.
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