Used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations for its skin-conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Beneficial in topical treatments for irritated, aging, or infected skin. Investigated for hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, and potential anticancer effects in preclinical studies, supporting its role in natural product-based drug development for conditions like diabetes, chronic inflammation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), and certain cancers. Commonly derived from plant sources such as Taraxacum species, it serves as a bioactive marker in herbal medicine standardization.