Used in pharmaceutical research for its potential neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Shows promise in studies related to cognitive function, nerve cell protection, and inhibition of certain cancer cell growth, making it a candidate for development in treatments of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and various cancers. Also investigated for its role in modulating cellular signaling pathways involved in oxidative stress, apoptosis, and microbial defense. Limited but growing interest in natural product-based drug discovery due to its plant-derived origin from Corydalis species and diverse biological activity profile. Currently, applications remain in laboratory and animal testing stages, with no widespread clinical use.