1. Ito ay may anti-inflammatory at analgesic effect, at malawakang ginagamit sa joint muscle analgesic paste, tincture at oil.
2. Ginagamit din ito bilang solvent at iba't ibang intermediate, at maaaring gamitin sa paggawa ng insecticides, fungicides, polishing agent, copper resistant agent, spices, pagkain, cosmetics, toothpaste, coatings, inks at fiber dye aid.