Valerian (herb) Valerian (herb) Valerian ("Valeriana officinalis", Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. In the summer when the mature plant may have a height of , it bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many fly species, especially hoverflies of the genus "Eristalis". It is consumed as food by the larvae of some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species, including the grey pug. Crude extract of valerian root may have sedative and anxiolytic effects, and is commonly sold in dietary supplement capsules to promote sleep. Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since at least
Valerian Zorin 23rd Congress of the CPSU in 1961 and 1966, Zorin was elected to the Central Committee of the CPSU. Zorin was awarded three Orders of Lenin, three other orders and numerous medals. In the 1974 television play "The Missiles of October", Valerian Zorin is portrayed by Will Kuluva, in the 2000 film "Thirteen Days" by Oleg Vidov. In 2013 TV series Czech century ("České století"), he was portrayed by opera singer Vladimír Koval. "Valerian A. Zorin, Soviet Envoy, Dies." "New York Times", Jan. 19, 1986. Accessed 21 Feb. 2017. Valerian Zorin Valerian Alexandrovich Zorin (; 1 January 1902 - 14