valerian

valerian

英 [və'lɪərɪən]
　　美 [və'lɪrɪən]

n. 纈草屬植物（自其根莖采制之鎮靜劑）

中文詞源：

valerian 纈草根（從纈草根提取的鎮定藥）

來自於常見人名Valeria，字面意思為力量，能力，詞源同valiant,用來命名這種草藥。

例句：

1. Eight others did not contain as much valerian as expected.
其它8種產品中,所期望的鎮靜劑含量不足.

2. Valerian is a safe and effective sedative with reliable results for most kids.
纈草是安全有效的鎮靜劑,對大多數兒童很有效.

3. Nighttime teas and the herb valerian also have been shown to aid sleep.
夜茶和頡草植物鎮靜劑也有助睡眠.