Used in traditional medicine for its psychoactive properties, often as a component in entheogenic preparations to induce altered states of consciousness. Acts as a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A), which allows it to potentiate the effects of certain neurotransmitters and psychedelics like DMT, making it valuable in ayahuasca analogs. Investigated for potential neuroprotective and antidepressant effects due to its influence on brain chemistry. Also studied for antiparasitic activity, particularly against certain protozoan infections. Limited research explores its anticancer properties, showing some ability to interfere with cancer cell proliferation in vitro.