garden valerian

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003408",
  "term": "garden valerian",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. It is being studied as a way to improve sleep in cancer patients undergoing treatment. Also called garden heliotrope, Indian valerian, Mexican valerian, Pacific valerian, valerian, Valeriana officinalis, and Valerianae radix.",
  "synonyms": [
    "garden heliotrope",
    "Indian valerian",
    "Mexican valerian",
    "Pacific valerian",
    "valerian",
    "Valeriana officinalis",
    "Valerianae radix"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/garden-valerian/"
}