Used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its various biological activities, including antimicrobial effects against bacteria and fungi, potential anti-inflammatory properties, and anticancer activity. It inhibits tumor cell growth and shows efficacy against certain cancer cell lines, making it of interest in drug discovery and new drug development. Found in some medicinal plants, it contributes to the pharmacological profile of traditional herbal remedies and is utilized in screening bioactive compounds from herbal plants, particularly those used in traditional medicine, to study structure-activity relationships. Limited to laboratory and preclinical studies; not used in commercial pharmaceuticals.