CHILCUAGUE | The Sacred Root with Living Energy
CHILCUAGUE | The so-called Golden Root
Deep in the mountains of Mexico, there is a root that has been revered for centuries.
Known as Chilcuague or Heliopsis longipes, this wild medicinal plant was used by the Aztecs, Indigenous peoples, and rural families as a multipurpose remedy—powerful enough to serve as botanical medicine and capable of awakening a vitality that runs throughout the body.
Today, chilcuague reemerges as one of the most intriguing and effective natural tools to boost the immune system, improve oral health, aid digestion, and much more. Whether you're seeking wellness, traditional medicine, or simply curious, this plant will surprise you.
The medicinal and active part of chilcuague is its root, also known as the “golden root” because of its color and traditional value.
This root, with a woody texture and intense flavor, is where the natural compounds responsible for its many benefits are concentrated.
In rural communities—especially in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro and the mountain regions of San Luis Potosí—chilcuague is still used as a common home remedy.
It contains a natural compound called afinin, scientifically studied for its properties:
Antifúngicas
Analgésicas (contra el dolor)
Antiinflamatorias
Estimulantes del sistema inmunológico
Often found in dark glass jars or drying alongside other household medicinal herbs. It is chewed or macerated in alcohol to:
- Relieve toothaches, gum pain, or sore throat
- Combat intestinal or stomach infections
- Stimulate appetite and uplift the mood
- Clean wounds, insect bites, and skin fungi
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