Used in pharmaceutical research for its potential anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial properties. Shows activity in modulating cellular pathways related to oxidative stress and inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines, making it a candidate for studies on neurodegenerative diseases and chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also exhibits antimicrobial effects, particularly against gram-positive bacteria, with potential for developing new antimicrobial agents. Investigated for its role in plant defense mechanisms, aiding in the development of natural product-based pesticides.