Used in research for its potential anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties, particularly in studies related to cancer cell lines. Shows activity in modulating cellular pathways involved in apoptosis and cell proliferation. Investigated for possible use in developing natural product-based pharmaceuticals due to its structural similarity to other bioactive diterpenoids from Caesalpinia species. Also explored for antimicrobial effects against select pathogens in preliminary in vitro tests. Considered a candidate for treatments of chronic inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, or neurodegenerative diseases associated with oxidative stress.