VALERIANA
\valˈi͡əɹɪˈɑːnə], \valˈiəɹɪˈɑːnə], \v_a_l_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈɑː_n_ə]\
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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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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].