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Golden Root Have you heard of the ancestral Mexican root that tingles and numbs?
100% natural extracts of Heliopsis longipes, the legendary Golden Root revered by pre-Hispanic cultures. A product of Mexico, handcrafted in Ecuador.
The plant
Chilcuague (Heliopsis longipes) is a plant endemic to the Sierra Gorda, in central Mexico, where Guanajuato, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí meet. Its golden flowers gave it its popular name: the Golden Root.
Its root concentrates affinin, a natural alkamide that produces the sensation that made it famous: an intense tingling that stings, numbs and awakens the taste buds. Traditional Mexican medicine has chewed it since pre-Hispanic times for mouth and throat discomfort.
It nearly disappeared due to overharvesting; today it is grown under controlled cultivation. Every bottle is also a way of preserving that ancestral knowledge.
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Golden Root
The name “chilcuague” comes from Nahuatl and combines ideas associated with chili, heat and the serpent.
“chil”
chili, sting or burning.
“coatl”
serpent.
Chilcuague, Golden Root: natural antibacterial, digestive and healing properties.
Traditional uses
For generations, Mexican herbalism has attributed a multi-purpose use to chilcuague. Today science studies its active compound, affinin. Explore its properties by area:
And in the kitchen it is used as a seasoning for its distinctive flavor that tingles and numbs.
Properties attributed by the traditional use of the plant. This product is not a medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a health professional. Consult your doctor in case of pregnancy, breastfeeding or use in children.
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About us
Also known as the “Root of the Aztecs” or Acocoxíhuitl in Nahuatl, this plant was revered by pre-Hispanic cultures long before the Spanish arrived. It was not just a medicinal plant: it is believed to have had ritual use for its intense sensation, which some describe as a connection with the divine.
In the traditional markets of central Mexico, bundles of freshly harvested root have been sold for generations. We bring that legacy to Ecuador: we handcraft each extract with authentic chilcuague root and deliver it all over the country.
Product of Mexico. Made in Ecuador.
Where to find us
Find Chilcuague at allied stores all over Ecuador. Enable your location to see the point nearest to you.
Diego Vaca de Vega 10-34, 110119 Vilcabamba, Vilcabamba, Pichincha
C. Sta. Lucia 303, 240150 Olon, Olon, Santa helena
Óscar Efrén Reyes, 180250 Baños de Agua SantaBu, Baños
Bolivar 10-01, 110119 Vilcabamba, Vilcabamba
Las Tunas, Ciudadela 12 de octubre, 130315, Las tunas, Manabi
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FAQ
It is the root of Heliopsis longipes, a plant endemic to the Sierra Gorda in central Mexico, popularly known as golden root, Aztec root or chilcuán. It has been used in traditional Mexican medicine since pre-Hispanic times.
Its active compound, affinin, produces a distinctive sensation: an intense tingling or prickling followed by a slight numbness in the mouth. It is normal — and the sign that the extract is authentic.
Mexican herbal tradition uses it for throat, gum and tooth discomfort, as digestive support and for skin care. It is not a medicine and does not replace care from a health professional.
The spray is applied directly to the mouth or throat as indicated on each label. The nasal inhaler is applied 1–2 times in each nostril up to 4 times a day, blowing your nose gently after a minute.
Avoid contact with the eyes and do not use for more than a month after opening. Consult a doctor in case of pregnancy, breastfeeding, use in children, or if sensitivity appears. Keep out of reach of children.
Yes. We ship to every province of Ecuador. When you complete your order we coordinate the shipping method and delivery time for your city via WhatsApp.
Your order is confirmed via WhatsApp and you can pay by bank transfer, deposit or cash on delivery depending on your city.
We work with allied natural-product stores in several cities of Ecuador. Message us on WhatsApp and we will point you to the nearest point of sale.
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