Greek valerian: 1 definition
Introduction:
Greek valerian means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Greek valerian in English is the name of a plant defined with Polemonium caeruleum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Polemonium coeruleum L..
2) Greek valerian is also identified with Polemonium reptans.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanicheskii Zhurnal SSSR (1983)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Systema Naturae (1759)
· Bot. Žurn. (1991)
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