Used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, particularly in formulations targeting digestive disorders such as bloating and nausea, as well as respiratory infections. Shows potential in pharmaceutical research as a natural scaffold for developing new anti-cancer agents due to observed cytotoxic effects on certain tumor cell lines. Also investigated for its ability to lower blood sugar levels, making it of interest for diabetes management, and for antioxidant applications in herbal supplements and natural health products to potentially slow aging and prevent chronic diseases.