a. Chem. [f. bot.L. Valeriana VALERIAN + -IC.] Derived or obtained from valerian.
1838. T. Thomson, Chem. Org. Bodies, 36. There pass over into the receiver, water and an oil; both of which contain valerianic acid.
1839. R. D. Thomson, in British Ann., 354. Valerianic ether.
1866. W. Odling, Anim. Chem., 6. The combination of water, valerianic aldehyd, and prussic acid.
1874. Garrod & Baxter, Mat. Med., 288. Valerian root owes its activity to a volatile oil and valerianic acid.
