Used in research for its potential anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic properties, particularly in studies related to cancer cell lines. Shows activity in inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation, making it a compound of interest in oncology and pharmacology. Also investigated for its role in traditional medicine validation, especially in herbal formulations where Aristolactam derivatives occur naturally. Due to toxicity concerns associated with aristolochic acid derivatives, its application remains primarily restricted to laboratory and preclinical research.