valerian

英 [və'lɪəriən] 美 [və'lɪriən]

• n. 缬草属植物；缬草根茎采制之镇静剂

英英释义

Noun:

1. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Numerous studies have found that valerian improves deep sleep.
   大量研究已经发现缬草改善深度睡眠质量。
2. Valerian is one of the most common sleep remedies for insomnia.
   缬草是治疗不眠症的最常见的补眠措施之一。
3. If you're trying valerian, the suggested dose is equal to two to three grams of the root a day.
   如果你愿意尝试下缬草，建议的剂量控制为平均每天2至3克。

经典引文

• No less pleased than..cats..when they purr over a new-found sprig of valerian.

  出自： C. Lamb