highly significantp < 0.001
The extract showed a highly significant effect ( p < 0.001) at both doses compared to the control group, with outcomes comparable to those observed with the standard drug diazepam (Table 2 ). 3.2.2 Light Dark Test In the Light‐Dark Box Test, administration of APSME at 200 and 400 mg/kg significantly prolonged light box exploration time compared to controls, supporting its anxiolytic efficacy ( p < 0.001).