Definitions for khellin
khellin

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1. khellinnoun

   A derivative of chromone and furan with lipophilic and vasodilatory properties, found in the plant Ammi visnaga.

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1. Khellin

   Khellin has been used as an herbal folk medicine, with use in the Mediterranean dating back to Ancient Egypt, to treat a variety of maladies including: renal colic, kidney stones, coronary disease, bronchial asthma, vitiligo, and psoriasis. It is a major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga, also known as Bishop's Weed. Once purified, khellin exists as colorless, odorless, bitter-tasting needle-shaped crystals and is classified as a gamma-pyrone, a furanochromone derivative. In the early 20th century, researchers searched for khellin analogs with lower toxicity and better efficacy. A number of drugs were discovered through this research, such as amiodarone and cromolyn sodium, which are used in current medical practice. Efloxate is also mentioned as analog.

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1. Khellin

   Khellin is a furanochromone, an organic compound which is derivative of chromone and furan. It has lipophilic properties and causes vasodilation. 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. The plant mixture had diuretic properties that were seen to relieve renal colic in Egyptian folk medicine. After the chemical compound khellin was identified, people began to study its properties. It was found to relax the ureter and coronary arteries. It is not used as a systemic medication because it is difficult to absorb and causes a range of undesirable side effects such as dizziness, headache, gastrointestinal disorders and nausea. However, it has been used successfully to treat vitiligo by topical application. In the early 20th century, researchers searched for khellin analogs with lower toxicity and better efficacy. A number of drugs were discovered through this research and amiodarone and cromolyn sodium are khellin analogs used in current medical practice.

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1. Khellin

   A vasodilator that also has bronchodilatory action. It has been employed in the treatment of angina pectoris, in the treatment of asthma, and in conjunction with ultraviolet light A, has been tried in the treatment of vitiligo. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1024)

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of khellin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of khellin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

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