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• noun (Context 1)

A medicinal preparation or herbal supplement derived from the dried root of the valerian plant, traditionally used as a mild sedative to treat insomnia or anxiety.

Usage Example

"Struggling to quiet his mind before bed, he drank a cup of chamomile and sedative tea."

Strong
sedative
relaxant

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stimulant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Valerian. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/valerian
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