The Benefits of Echinacea and Goldenseal in Natural Cold Remedies

The Benefits of Echinacea and Goldenseal in Natural Cold Remedies By Amelia Bentrup Have you seen goldenseal and echinacea on the shelves of your local health food store? I'm sure you've heard about the benefits of echinacea. Wondering what the benefits of goldenseal are? With cold season quickly approaching, I bet you're looking for natural cold remedies that work. You may be wondering how echinacea and goldenseal can help you recover faster from the common cold. One of the benefits of goldenseal is that it helps you feel better without the use of over the counter medication. Colds make your nose feel icky,...it's either constantly running or totally stuffed up and uncomfortable. The beauty of goldenseal is that it is a mucous membrane "alternative"...this means that it moderates mucous membrane flow in the body. It will increase mucous flow in areas with deficient flow and decrease flow in areas with excessive flow. This provides welcome relief...