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Valerian, Echter Baldrian

Valeriana officinalis

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Field Notes

Description:

this plant was about 30 cm high, growing near a pond

Habitat:

meadows, fields, gardens

Notes:

medical benefit: Valeriana is used for insomnia and other disorders as an alternative to benzodiazepine drugs, and as a sedative for nervous tension, hysteria, excitability, stress and intestinal colic or cramps

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Spotted for Missions

Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
Mission
Flowers of Europe
Mission
Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
Photographed
PublishedJune 4, 2011

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