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Sevanol was reported previously as a naturally-occurring ASIC inhibitor from thyme with favorable analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. Using electrophysiological methods, we found that in the high micromolar range, the compound effectively inhibited homomeric ASIC1a and, in sub- and low-micromolar ranges, positively modulated the currents of \u03b11\u03b22\u03b32 GABAA receptors. Next, we tested the compound in anxiety-related behavior models using a targeted delivery into the hippocampus with parallel electroencephalographic measurements. In the open field, 6 \u00b5M sevanol reduced both locomotor and \u03b8-rhythmic activity similar to GABA, suggesting a primary action on the GABAergic system. At 300 \u03bcM, sevanol markedly suppressed passive avoidance behavior, implying alterations in conditioned fear memory. The observed effects could be linked to distinct mechanisms involving GABAAR and ASIC1a. 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