1. valerian - Noun
2. Valerian - Proper noun
Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI love this quote when Valerian the King of the Nymphs says to his mate Shaye; "I am Valerian, leader of the nymphs. You may call me Oh God, that is what the other surface dwellers have preferred to call me". Gena Showalter
193/195/200 – 260 or 264), also known as Valerian the Elder, was Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD. Source: Internet
According to this version of events, after a long period of such treatment Valerian offered Shapur a huge ransom for his release. Source: Internet
Anecdotal reports claim that valerian is also attractive to rats —so much so that it had been used to bait traps. Source: Internet
A Roman army from Antioch, under Valerian, tried to intercept them but failed. Source: Internet
Harrington, H.D., Edible Native Plants of the Rocky Mountains, The University of New Mexico Press, 1967, LCCN 67-29685, p. 225 Valerian tea should not be prepared with boiling water, as this may drive off the lighter oils. Source: Internet