Candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by an imbalance of Candida albicans, a type of fungus (yeast) that typically lives in moist areas of our body such as the genitals, mouth, and skin.

A few years ago, a poor family approached me worried about their daughter’s face; she had a fungal infection on her cheek. When I saw her, the fungal skin infection looked bright red with a more intense color at the border.

Some medications work to treat fungal infections. They can either kill fungi directly or prevent them from growing and thriving. Antifungal drugs are available as over-the-counter treatments or prescription medications and come in various forms, including creams or ointments.

I was surprised that the specialists who inspected the infection wanted over 50,000 pesos to perform surgery. Because of limited income, they could not begin to pay for the surgical procedure. I donated the materials to eliminate the fungal infection from her face. Fast forward four years — the child is now an adolescent, and when I checked her face, her cheek was free of infection, and there were no scars. That made me feel good.

Chilcoatl: A Potent Natural Remedy

The material I donated was a tincture and a cream called CHILCOATL, scientific name Heliopsis longipes (Asteraceae: Heliantheae). I have mentioned this incredible root before.

Chilcoatl can eliminate difficult viral, chronic bacterial, and fungal infections such as H. pylori, a tough bacteria responsible for gastritis, hernias, and gastric ulcers. It eliminates all hard-to-kill fungi, including Candida albicans, the leading cause of chronic candidiasis, and can also eradicate yellow toenails from a harmful fungus called onychomycosis.

Chilcoatl is a rare plant found only in specific volcanic soils in central Mexico. The word Chilcoatl comes from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs: chil = spicy; coatl = serpent. It was named so because the roots of the plant resemble a snake when pulled from the ground.

Aztec (Mexica), Olmec, and Toltec healers used the powerful root for millennia because of its many benefits against all kinds of ills. It can cure many internal and external injuries and sicknesses.

Traditional and Modern Uses of Chilcoatl

Chilcoatl is a traditional Mexican medicine used against parasites and to alleviate tooth pain. It is used in tinctures, creams, and various forms to:

• Eliminate arthritis
• Combat all types of infections of the respiratory and digestive systems
• Act as an analgesic and a local non-steroid anesthetic

Proven Healing Benefits

The active ingredients of Chilcoatl root (Heliopsis longipes) have the following bioactive potential:

• Analgesic (pain killer)
• Antipyretic (fever reducer)
• Anti-nociceptive (modifies pain perception)
• Broad-spectrum antibiotic (acts against many bacteria)
• Antifungal (inhibits fungal growth)
• Antiviral (stops virus-caused infection)
• Local anesthetic
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-wrinkle
• Bactericide
• Accelerates healing by a factor of four

Benefits to the Central Nervous and Digestive Systems

Chilcoatl has significant effects on the central nervous system (CNS), with considerable potential to stimulate and strengthen the immune system.

It enables the production of saliva, which generates several beneficial effects in the organs. Saliva contains digestive enzymes (amylase and lipase) that help buffer and neutralize the pH of the stomach and oral cavity.

Chilcoatl can:

• Control reflux, acidity, and gastritis
• Eliminate dry mouth and Sjögren’s Syndrome
• Promote secretion of endorphins

Other Healing Applications

Chilcoatl provides fast relief from insect bites (wasps, mosquitoes, bees), heals deep cuts, and cures skin cancers such as melanoma and carcinoma. It is also part of a cancer protocol.

It cures buccal and vaginal infections and is effective against both external and internal fungus.

A Bit of History

During World War II, American soldiers fighting in the Pacific died more from infections and parasites than from bullets. A Mexican healer among the troops used Chilcoatl root to save his friend. Field medics noticed the rapid recovery and the plant’s healing power.

The U.S. Army and the U.S. Department of Agriculture began using Chilcoatl to save hundreds of soldiers from bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. Its antiseptic and anesthetic effects reduced pain and sped up healing. At the time, U.S. demand nearly drove the plant to extinction. Thankfully, wild Chilcoatl survived.

Chilcoatl Plant Chemistry

Chilcoatl contains the highest amount of Afinine found in any plant, including echinacea. Science has shown it has up to 100 times more olefinic alkamides than any other plant, granting it extraordinary curative power.