Mexican valerian
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Mexican valerian is a plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. It is being studied as a way to improve sleep in cancer patients undergoing treatment. Also called valerian, garden valerian, Indian valerian, Pacific valerian, garden heliotrope, Valeriana officinalis, and Valerianae radix.
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- Mexican valerian entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article includes text from the U.S. National Cancer Institute's public domain Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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