Centranthus ruber

Centranthus ruber
Family:Centranthus ruber; Nervine.
Common name:Red valerian
Red valerian is sometimes confused in herbals and folk tradition with the true valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Whilst true valerian has a very strong action on the nervous system this species has no known medical properties. The plant is nervine. This report possibly confuses this plant with the true valerian Valeriana officinalis which is a very effective nervine.

Herbal Database

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