Used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, particularly in treating joint pain and swelling. Shows potential in liver protection studies, where it may help reduce liver damage caused by toxins. Also investigated for antiviral activity, especially against hepatitis B virus. Its derivatives are explored in cancer research due to observed cytotoxic effects on certain tumor cell lines. Limited use in commercial pharmaceuticals due to toxicity concerns, but remains a subject of interest in natural product drug discovery.