Bio3 Stress Valerian 60 capsules. Common Name: Valerian. Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis (Valerianaceae) Properties The part of the plant used are the rhizome, roots and stolons (dried Temp below 40 º C) Several clinical trials with standardized preparations of valerian, have resulted in an effect in the treatment of sleep disorders, most of them with reduced time to reconcile. However, their effects are not immediate and requires treatment 2-4 weeks to get a significant improvement. Therefore, you must inform the start of treatment to the patient, to persevere and do not stop soon. Valerian has a low toxicity and a low incidence of side effects. Directions Treatment of minor disorders of sleep. It acts as a sleep aid, not as hypnotic (this is important to emphasize), improving the quality of sleep, and with no residual effect on waking. It is indicated in children because of their favorable effect of drowsiness. States of stress and agitation. Treatment of gastrointestinal spasms.