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Mexican Chilcuague – Whole Dried Root, Heliopsis longipes
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Whole dried root of chilcuague, Heliopsis longipes, with Mexico given as the country by the supplier. The pack holds 8 g of thin, branching roots in a clear stand-up pouch with a dark Golden Root label. It is the only chilcuague product in the range sold as plain plant material.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Heliopsis longipes (A.Gray) S.F.Blake
- Family: Asteraceae
- Synonym: Philactis longipes A.Gray
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Heliopsis longipes S.F.Blake
Dried chilcuague roots, whole, in an 8 g pouch
This pack contains the dried roots of Heliopsis longipes, the plant known as chilcuague, left whole rather than cut or powdered. The supplier names the form as whole and the country as Mexico, and both the supplier name and the label give the content as 8 g. Among the chilcuague products at Mycotrop it is the only one that is plain plant material; the others are sprays, an oil and a lip balm.
- Asteraceae
- Root
- Whole, dried
- 8 g
- Botanical name
- Heliopsis longipes (A.Gray) S.F.Blake
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Synonym
- Philactis longipes A.Gray
- Common names
- Chilcuague; chilcuán (Spanish)
- Plant part
- Root
- Form
- Whole, dried
Reported effects and traditional use
Heliopsis longipes, chilcuague (also chilcuán, pelitre or “golden root”), is a perennial composite endemic to the Sierra de Álvarez and the Sierra Gorda in Mexico, where the states of San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato and Querétaro meet. Only the root is used.
According to a 2008 ethnobotanical survey in nine traditional markets, the most frequent use is as a condiment in sauces, dishes and alcoholic drinks. It is valued for its pungent flavour and for the numbing sensation it causes in the mouth, which leads to it being paired with chilli. The root is harvested from the wild and pulled up with the plant; the collectors interviewed observe that the species has become scarcer.
| Known compounds | Alkamides, including affinin (a C10 alkamide), accumulated in the root but not in the leaves (Buitimea-Cantúa et al. 2020). |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | Pungent flavour and a numbing sensation in the mouth, described by buyers interviewed in Mexican markets (Cilia-López et al. 2008). |
| Traditional use | Condiment in sauces, dishes and alcoholic drinks in central Mexico; root sold all year in regional markets; other folk uses recorded. |
| State of research | Laboratory chemical and pharmacological studies of the root. No health claim is authorised in the EU. |
The pouch and the roots
The roots come in a clear stand-up pouch with a dark brown and gold label. It reads Golden Root in gold script, then Chilcuague with the Latin name Heliopsis longipes, and describes the contents as dehydrated chilcuague root, with a content of 8 grams. In front of the pouch the photo shows loose roots: thin, wiry and branching, with an orange-brown surface. The second image is an illustration of yellow flowers over roots, not a photo of the product.
Botanical identity
Asa Gray described the species as Philactis longipes; S.F. Blake transferred it to Heliopsis in 1924, and this is the name that GBIF and the World Checklist of Vascular Plants accept today, within the Asteraceae. The checklist records its native range as north-eastern Mexico. Chilcuague is the name used in the trade, while GBIF lists chilcuán as a Spanish common name.
Processed chilcuague formats
Two products in the range start from the same plant in liquid form: the 60 ml chilcuague extract spray and the chilcuague root extract spray with mint, whose supplier also names the root as its source.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Heliopsis longipes (A.Gray) S.F.Blake |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Synonym | Philactis longipes A.Gray |
| Common names | Chilcuague; chilcuán (Spanish) |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Whole, dried |
| Net weight | 8 g |
| Label | Golden Root, Chilcuague |
| Country (supplier) | Mexico |
| Supplier reference | 4658 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; not for consumption |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Cilia-López, Aguirre-Rivera, Reyes-Agüero & Juárez-Flores 2008, Bol Soc Bot México 83:81-87; Buitimea-Cantúa et al. 2020, PeerJ 8:e10074; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is chilcuague traditionally associated with in Mexico?
With cooking and the traditional markets of the Sierra Gorda. Its root, sold all year, serves as a condiment for its pungent flavour and the numbing sensation it leaves in the mouth. Other folk uses are recorded.
Is the root whole or cut?
Whole. The supplier lists the form as whole, and the photo shows complete, branching roots.
How much root is in the pouch?
8 g, as printed on the label and stated in the supplier name.
How should the pouch be stored?
The label says to keep it in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and out of the reach of children.
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