Valerian(n.) Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic.
Valerianate(n.) A valerate.
Valerianic(a.) Performance to, or obtained from, valerian root; specifically, designating an acid which is usually called valeric acid.

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