The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor. "Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication |
The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor. "Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication |
| A general view of the plant | A detail of the inflorescence and upper leaves | A detail of the flower and the fruit |
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| Common noun: Common valerian | ||
| Scientific noun: Valeriana officinalis | ||
| Family. Valerian family -Valerianaceae- | ||
| Habitat: We find it in woods, riversides and humid grasslands. | ||
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| Characteristics: Perennial herb till 2 m.tall. Erect , robust stem , glabrous or pubescent, grooved. Pinnate compound leaves. Upper ones with shorter stalk or unstalked. White or pink flowers clustered in flat inflorescences, a central one in a higher position than the two side ones. Tubular calyx till 2.5 cm. long. |
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| Properties: a)medicinal: Sedative: Against any type of nervous disorder - palpitations , spasms , vomiting, nervous breakdown, etc. - Infusion of about 15 grams from the root which has to be left in water all through the night. Hypnotic: It helps you to sleep well. Infusion from the fresh root before going to bed. Anti-inflammatory:Put a compress soaked with the infusion of dry roots on any swollen part of the body. |
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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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