Used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating chronic myelocytic leukemia due to its ability to inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases and glycogen synthase kinase-3. Investigated for anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects, particularly in models of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Shows potential in dermatology for psoriasis treatment by modulating cell proliferation and immune response. Also studied in cancer research for its pro-apoptotic and anti-angiogenic properties across various tumor cell lines.