Used in pharmaceutical research for its anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. Shows potential in developing natural-derived therapeutics for liver disorders and chronic inflammation. Also investigated for anticancer activity due to its ability to induce apoptosis in certain tumor cell lines. Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of bioactive triterpenoid derivatives. Found in some medicinal plants, it contributes to the standardization of herbal extracts for quality control in phytopharmaceuticals.