VALERIANA OFFICINALIS
\valˈi͡əɹɪˈɑːnəɹ əfˌɪsɪnˈɑːliz], \valˈiəɹɪˈɑːnəɹ əfˌɪsɪnˈɑːliz], \v_a_l_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈɑː_n_ə_ɹ ə_f_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n_ˈɑː_l_i_z]\
Definitions of VALERIANA OFFICINALIS
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A plant genus of the family VALERIANACEAE, order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. It is best known for the sedative use and valepotriate content of the roots. It is sometimes called Garden Heliotrope but is unrelated to true Heliotrope (HELIOTROPIUM).
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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