Used in research for its potential cardiovascular effects, particularly in studies related to heart muscle contraction and cardiac glycoside pathways. Shows activity in modulating ion transport in cardiac cells, making it a compound of interest in pharmacological studies targeting heart failure and arrhythmias. Also investigated for its role in plant-based toxin mechanisms, aiding in the development of analytical methods for detecting toxic compounds in medicinal herbs. Limited to laboratory and experimental use; not approved for clinical applications.