Used primarily in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), particularly in patients who are resistant to or cannot tolerate standard therapies. It functions by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing differentiation and apoptosis in leukemic cells. Commonly used in China as part of traditional medicine-derived cancer treatment regimens. Also investigated for potential activity against other hematologic malignancies due to its ability to modulate key signaling pathways involved in cancer progression.