The tincture of valerian shows a moderately pronounced sedative effect. The active principle of the preparation is borneol ester and isovaleric acid, free valeric acid. The sedative effect is slow, but fairly stable. Facilitates the onset of sleep. In addition, the drug has an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, has choleretic properties, increases the secretion of glands of the gastrointestinal tract.