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Valeriana phu (1 Page of 5) The Valeriana phu plant species is found in The origin of this plant is obscure, it is probably Europe[50]. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Valeriana phu Family: Valerianaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: Some caution is advised with the use of this plant. At least one member of the genus is considered to be poisonous raw[161] and V. officinalis is a powerful nervine and sedative that can become habit-forming. Mature Height: 0.4 Mature Width: 0.4 Habitat: Rocky slopes[187].
Medicinal Information: The whole plant, but especially the root, is ntispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, hypnotic, nervine (powerful), sedative, stimulant[4, 7, 9, 14, 21, 46, 147, 165, 192]. Use with caution[21].
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