Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Khellin is a furanochromone an organic compound which is derivative of chromone (14-benzopyrone) and furan. It has lipophilic properties and causes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels). It is found in the plant Ammi visnaga which has been used in Egyptian folk medicine.In Egypt the plant Khella was used for renal colic. The incidence of renal colic was due mostly to schistosomiasis infections and stone formation.
