The meaning of Valerians and additional information.

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.