The present invention relates to 23-O-acetylshengmanol-3-O-β-D-xylopyranoside or a compound of formula (I) for use as a medicament, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising that compound, in particular for use as an anxiolytic agent, a sedative agent, a hypnotic agent, an anticonvulsant agent, an analgesic agent, an anesthetic agent, an antiepileptic agent, and/or a muscle relaxant.