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Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by LP (Dallas, TX) on 03/20/2007
★☆☆☆☆
Just tried the spicy tomato tea. I have had severe nasal congestion for almost 5 weeks and I am 4 months pregnant so I was really hoping this natural remedy would work. So, I made the tea; meticulously following the recipe. It has been almost an hour since I finished drinking the tea and unfortunately, it has not worked at all. It was worth a try!
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Ellie (Newport News, VA, USA) on 07/30/2007
★★★★★
I tried the tomato tea, but so far it hasn't worked for my sinus congestion. It just left my mouth burning. It seems to work for other people though, so it can't hurt to try it! As for now...I am going to the doctor tomorrow after two weeks of sinus problems...today being the worst. I read about steaming with ACV and am about to go try that! Thanks for the ideas and suggestions and I hope these remedies work for others.
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Posted by Meda (N. Richland Hills, Texas) on 08/28/2007
★☆☆☆☆
hot tomato tea. All I got was a case of the runs....nose still congested. But it tasted great.
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Posted by Karen (Evanston, IL) on 03/20/2008
★☆☆☆☆
I followed the tomato tea recipe ver batim. It most definitely helps, but it's not the cure that everyone makes it out to be. (Hence, my "nay" vote.)
Note: (1) The real benefit comes from the hot sauce/pepper. If you can't stand really spicy things, you're not going to be able to handle this drink at the level of beneficial spiciness.
(2) It only helps for a few minutes. I felt great after taking my first dose, but all the benefits were gone 20 minutes later.
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Dorrie (Walden, NY)
★★★★★
As many of the folks who wrote in, I was desperate to find treatment for my sinus problem. I had the flu and now 4 weeks later, I still have blocked nasal and sinus passages. Over the counter decongestants and sprays worked for a short while but I believe excessive use of them has now actually caused further congestion. I can't sleep at night, and my throat is sore from continually breathing through my mouth, constant pressure in the sinuses, it's even difficult to talk. I read the tomato juice recipe and went hunting in my cabinets. Believe it or not I found that Bloody Mary Mix (without the alcohol) has similar ingredients and it worked within 1/2 hour. The ingredients on the bottle read: Water, tomato paste, horseradish, sea salt, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, molasses, anchovies, sardine, onion, garlic, cloves,chili peters, eschalots, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper. Thanks for the idea.
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Johnny (Waynesboro, GA) on 01/14/2006
★★★★★
Yes, i believe that they work.but we need to get to the real facts. what is causing the problem? i have found that sodas cause me to have sinus problem along with other things that i eat. Coke, Sprite, almost any product that carries the same brand as of these products.
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by BetH (Lake of the Ozarks, MO)
★★★★★
After the second sip of tomato tea, my sinuses opened up. This recipe is going in my cookbook for future use - bless you and thank you so much!!!
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Posted by Nick (South Milwaukee, WI)
★★★★★
It pretty much worked, I still felt the Sinusitis, but its felt distant. Maybe it would have worked fully if I had everything, I had to use tomato soup and mild salsa instead of juice and hot sauce. I guess it worked though.
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Stephanie (Fruita, Colorado)
★★★★★
This rocked! I cannot believe my mom was right all along! It helped so much, so fast! Thank You so much! I had to stop using Afrin because of its adverse effects and was dying to find anything to replace it!
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Posted by A reader (UK)
★★★★★
This is the first time I had ever had sinus congestion. I kept waking up in the early hours unable to breathe. UGH! Came across the recipe and started taking it on a Thursday night. Felt slight relief but nothing overly exciting! Kept drinking it 2 or 3 times a day (I think it's quite yummy!)and by Thursday it was all clear!!! That was 3 months ago! Impressive!
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Tasha (Vancouver, WA)
★★★★★
I have a very severe case of nasal congestion and nothing has worked for thus far. I've tried several different prescriptions, the over the counter stuff and now the tomato tea...none have worked for me. The tea cleared one passage briefly but I was stuffed up again within 15 minutes or so.
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Posted by Adrienne (Montgomery, AL)
★★★★★
It worked for my future husband.Thank You!
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Posted by Rebecca (Comanche)
★★★★★
I've been sitting here sipping this stuff and reading the testimonials and while this tomato tea doesn't taste all that great, it is starting to work. An hour ago I had my head buried under my pillow, trying to think of some way to make the pain stop. I'm glad I found this site. I'm all ready feeling a great deal better!
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Posted by Kristen (NYC, NY)
★★★★★
It works. The tomato tea really opened up my sinuses. It lasted long enough for me to be able to use my neti pot. Great, Thanks.
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Posted by Rene (Hereford, PA)
★★★★★
THANK YOU!!! I was in agony and bordering hysteria trying to breathe when I decided to utilize the good old internet. What a concoction but it worked! My poor nose began to clear as I was making this tomato tea! I can't tell you how miserable and desperate I was. Oh bless you, I can sleep tonight!!
