The molecule is a member of the xanthone family that is bellidin substituted with a methyl group at O-3. A natural product found particularly in Swertia chirata and Gentianella campestris. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor, a hypoglycemic agent and a metabolite. It is a member of xanthones and a polyphenol. It derives from a bellidin.
1,5,8-trihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthen-9-one