African Valerian

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən vəˈlɛriən/

Definitions of african valerian

noun African valerian - a plant native to Africa that is also known as Valeriana africana, used for its medicinal properties

Example Sentences

A1 African valerian is a type of plant.

A2 I read that African valerian is used in traditional medicine.

B1 The calming effects of African valerian are well-known.

B2 Researchers are studying the potential benefits of African valerian.

C1 The cultivation of African valerian requires specific conditions.

C2 African valerian has been used for centuries in various cultures for its medicinal properties.

Examples of african valerian in a Sentence

formal African valerian, also known as valeriana africana, is a plant native to Africa that is used for its medicinal properties.

informal I heard that African valerian is good for helping with sleep problems.

slang Yo, have you tried that African valerian stuff? It's supposed to chill you out.

figurative The calming effects of African valerian can be compared to a soothing balm for the mind and body.

Grammatical Forms of african valerian

• past tense: African valerian was used
• plural: African valerians
• comparative: more African valerian
• superlative: most African valerian
• present tense: African valerian is used
• future tense: African valerian will be used
• perfect tense: African valerian has been used
• continuous tense: African valerian is being used
• singular: African valerian
• positive degree: African valerian is effective
• infinitive: to use African valerian
• gerund: using African valerian
• participle: African valerian used

Origin and Evolution of african valerian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'African valerian' originated from the Latin word 'Valeriana africana'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'African valerian' came to be used to refer to a specific plant species native to Africa with similar properties to the European valerian plant.