Term Name:	khellin
Synonyms:	4,9-dimethoxy-7-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-5-one, 4,9-dimethoxy-7-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one, khellin, khelline, khellinum, quelina
Definition:	A furanochrome in which the basic tricyclic skeleton is substituted at positions 4 and 9 with methoxy groups and at position 7 with a methyl group. A major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga it is a herbal folk medicine used for various illnesses, its main effect being as a vasodilator.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:6133]  ( EBI )