Chilcoatl
Overview Chilcoatl (Heliopsis longipes, Asteraceae: Heliantheae) is a rare and powerful medicinal plant that thrives only in the volcanic soils of central Mexico. Its name comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs: chil meaning “spicy,” and cóatl meaning “serpent.” The plant’s roots twist like a snake when pulled from the ground, inspiring its ancient […]
