Used to improve blood flow in patients with circulatory problems, particularly those with peripheral artery disease. It helps reduce symptoms like leg pain during walking by increasing the flexibility of red blood cells and reducing blood viscosity. Also used in some inflammatory conditions due to its ability to inhibit tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and other pro-inflammatory mediators. Investigated for use in alcoholic hepatitis and certain lung diseases due to its anti-inflammatory and rheological effects.