Used in research for its potential anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antioxidant properties. Shows activity in cellular models related to oxidative stress and inhibition of cancer cell growth, particularly in lung and liver cancer cells, suggesting possible applications in neurodegenerative disease studies and anti-cancer drug development. Also investigated for antimicrobial effects against select pathogenic strains, potentially leading to new antibiotics. Currently limited to laboratory and preclinical research settings.