Evaluation of anxiolytic effect of Syzygium aromaticum: a traditional herb of India

ObjectiveTo evaluate the anxiolytic effect of Syzygium aromaticum (S. aromaticum).MethodsAnxiolytic activity of S. aromaticum was evaluated by using two method i.e. elevated plus maze and light-dark model.ResultsHydroalcholic extract of S. aromaticum exhibited a prominent anxiolytic effect.ConclusionsThe hydroalcholic extract of S. aromaticum showed statistically significant anxiolytic effect.