A flavonoid with diverse biological activities; induces the production of ROS, cell cycle arrest at the G1 phase, and apoptosis in HepG2 cells at 10, 25, and 50 µM; reduces exudate volume and inhibits prostaglandin production in a rat model of carrageenan-induced pleurisy from 75-150 mg/kg; reduces rectal temperature in a rat model of yeast-induced hyperthermia; reduces serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, and LDL levels, as well as increases serum insulin levels and reduces blood glucose levels in a rat model of STZ-induced diabetes