Used in photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment due to its ability to generate reactive oxygen species when exposed to light. It acts as a photosensitizer, targeting and destroying cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Also studied for antimicrobial applications, showing effectiveness against certain bacteria and viruses under light activation. Investigated in environmental applications for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants. Its natural origin and light-responsive properties make it a candidate for eco-friendly and biomedical technologies.