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Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Em (Santa Ana, Ca) on 11/11/2009
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
My ailment: bad sinus cold that was turning into bronchitis with heavy chest congestion. I followed the Tomato Tea recipe exactly as stated with the following additions: I doubled the recipe, added an extra 2 cloves of garlic (I also smashed the garlic with a knife to release the allicin before adding to pot), added salt, and heated on the stove for about 20 mins on low. I drank more than 6 cups of the tea over a period of 2-3 days.
What I noticed:
After the 1st cup: I felt worse! Sinuses, which weren't plugged up before, got plugged up. My congestion seemed to increase slightly, etc.
The next morning: I felt slightly better and realized I slept all night which I hadn't before.
After the next few cups: Sinus drainage, then sinuses plugged, on and off. With each cup, I now noticed the chest congestion easing.
Results: Symptoms subsided within 4 days.
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Posted by Jeanniew (Franklin, Wi) on 10/27/2009
Yes, definitely... This recipe is very very similar to bloody mary mix. I can't even remember how I came up with the recipe, it was so long ago, but making a hot bloody mary is a good possibility. :) Most people wouldn't have that handy, and also it may have coloring, preservatives, in it. But you're right... I should have just added that to the list. :) I'd add garlic, and more lemon juice and hot sauce though.
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Posted by Ken (Stony Brook, Ny) on 10/20/2009
I am going to go out to the supermarket right now and try the tomato juice recipe but was wondering, wouldn't a bloody mary mix with some garlic work? wondering if I am wrong since its seems obvious and no one has recommended it. Ken
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Posted by Bee (Mo, Usa) on 09/28/2009
I have to say from my experience I found that the OTC drugs did make it worse. I felt better in the short-term, but it took longer to get over the cold. Anything that seems to block the discharge of congestion (pseudoephedrine, etc) when I took that it lasted longer. I am sticking with natural supplements and tomato tea and letting it CLEAR out the mucous/infection and it helps a lot when you stick it out!! Be patient and you will feel better! :)
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Posted by Jeannie (Franklin, Wi) on 09/27/2009
Every once in a while I come in here to read the feedback as it feels really good to know I've helped people. As I've read through them, I've noticed a few things that seem to be related to the tomato drink not working:
1. Polyps: Of course, if you have a physical blockage, that needs to be removed.
2. OTC & prescribed drugs: MANY people state that these help temporarily and then the problem gets even worse... that's a given. If you take them at the same time you're doing the tea, perhaps you're counter-acting what the tea is doing. Quit the drugs.
3. Sinus problems often seem to be related to eating sugars, ice cream, cookies, whatever.
4. Not everyone will react in the same way. GIVE IT TIME if it doesn't work right away. Most people have very quick relief, others it takes days.
5. It WILL kill the virus/germ... you don't need antibiotics. I know this from personal experience, and many people have said the same. This worked where antibiotics did not.
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Posted by Beth (Sc, Usa) on 09/26/2009
★★★★★
Once again down with a cold and the tomato tea is providing instant relief. Plus it's got lots of good stuff to help boost my immune system. I still can't believe how well it clears stuff out. I'm a wimp when it comes to eating spicy food, but for this I can more than tolerate it. I used a bit different recipe: 1 can tomato soup, juice from 1 lime, 3 cloves crushed garlic, a couple sprinkles of cayenne, and some hot sauce...I also went ahead and added a half tsp of turmeric, figured it might help. Heat this in a saucepan and poured into a large coffee cup. Ahh relief!!
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Posted by Robert (Richland, Washington ) on 09/25/2009
★★★★★
My wife who is 21 has been fighting a bacterial infection for around a week, she's had terrible sinus congestion, and pain in her ears. She's been on Antibotics for a week now, just started her 2nd perscription of a different antibotic as the first was not working. Now being at a week of this she asked me to see if there are any home remedies for head congestion, i typed it in and found the Tomato Tea Recipe and decided to try it as it had 122 "yeas". Well now it has one more my wife wasnt even done with the first batch of the tomato tea and her headache went away and her ear pain is gone. With this kind of result in such a short time, i am simply amazed. I used 2 cups of V8, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 2 T lemon juice and some hot sauce. Microved for a few minutes and it was ready to go. Thank you for the recipe!
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Posted by Tamsin (Normal, Illinois, Usa) on 09/21/2009
★★★★★
Oh my, how wonderful! I have been having terrible allergy symptoms for a while and nothing was helping. This evening I decided to 'google' home remedies for chronic sinus congestion. I decided that the Tomato Tea sounded good as it should taste great and it got lots of "yeas". I didn't have any tomato juice on hand and it was 10pm so I didn't really want to go to the store, so I substituted vegetable juice. I could not believe it. I went from completely congested (almost to my throat) to breathing through both nostrils in two sips, count 'em, TWO sips! FANTASTIC! And it really does taste great too, so finishing it was not a problem :O)
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Posted by Laura (Orlando, Fl) on 09/19/2009
★★★★☆
Just wanted to update my original response to the tomato tea remedy. Although I didn't get the immediate results that others had with this remedy, I will say that I was only "sick" for less than a week (about four days), which is much shorter than the normal 7-10 days. I'm not sure what to attribute this to, though, because I used a lot of different things to try to kick this cold. I drank the tomato tea for the first two days. I also applied eucalyptus/peppermint/olive oils mixed to the bottoms of my feet at night (covered with white cotton socks). I also took Juice Plus every hour (if EC won't print the brand name, it's just vitamins made from fruits and vegetables). I drank water like a fish, and I gargled hydrogen peroxide. I probably did other stuff, too that just seems normal for me, like drinking ACV, etc. So, maybe it was the combination of it all, or maybe it was the tea, but either way, I'll probably drink the tea next time I feel a cold coming on. I do believe garlic has antiviral properties, and helps out a lot. So the tea wasn't a total "nay." It just didn't give me the amazing immediate relief that I was so desperately looking forward to. Thanks for the recipe! I've added it to my remedy collection :)
EC: Rating has been revised, thanks for the update!
Tomato Tea User Reviews
Posted by Laura (Orlando, Fl) on 09/13/2009
Tomato Tea for nasal congestion
I'm sorry to say the tomato tea has not worked for me. I caught my son's head cold and came straight to EC for a remedy as usual. I had been drinking ACV, which normally works, but this time it wasn't helping much. I was excited to try this recipe - I love garlic and hot sauce! Unfortunately, the tea didn't do anything for my stuffed up nose...not even clear one side. I drank it straight for two days to no avail. I will say that I love the taste of the tea. However, my husband wouldn't come near me for a few days...he said he could smell me from the other side of the room! Lol! Guess I put too much garlic in. Here's the recipe I used: 2 cups V8, 2 tbsp lemon juice, at least 6 dashes of hot sauce (Tabasco), and at least 4 cloves of garlic, heated in a sauce pan. I drank it hot, breathed in the vapors, etc.
I really wish I could say this one worked for me. I was really optimistic about it due to all the positive feedback. The only thing that has helped is hot showers and eucalyptus/peppermint/olive oils mixed and applied to the bottoms of my feet at night (covered with white cotton socks). I still have a stuffy nose, and now it seems to be draining into my throat. I can feel my glands are starting to swell, causing my throat to hurt a bit, and my ears are clogged up as well. But good luck to everyone else who tries it out there! Hope it works better for you than it did for me!
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Posted by Jean (Franklin, Wi) on 08/18/2009
Stories like this make me laugh and cry at the same time! Tomato Tea, brought to you by (points up)... God's Natural Pharmacy! :)
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Posted by Jean (Frankliin, Wi) on 08/18/2009
It couldn't hurt to add ACV to the tomato tea, but I don't know how good it will taste! :) Every ingredient is a natural food, so there are no limits on how much you can take, or what you mix it with. But you could easily alternate between ACV and tomato tea too. Taking these two things on a regular basis will keep your body alkaline and ward off future problems!
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Posted by Eila (Grand Rapids, Mi) on 08/02/2009
OK, I just want to let you know that tomato tea really works!!! I had been suffering from a major sinus sinfection and headache for over a month. I had just finished 3 rounds of anti-biotics, was taking mucilex, psuedupredrine, and saline solutions, but I couldn't get my sinuses to drain very well. I was experiencing major head pressure. I ran across the tomato tea, was desperate, and figured that I didn't have anything to lose. Well, I went to the store, got the items needed made it, and drank it. The first cup, gave me significant pressure release. So, over the next week, I continued to drink this at least once per day, usually when I felt the pressure returning. After being on it for 1 week, I am happy to say that my sinuses are clear and have been clear for about 3 weeks now. I waited to leave feedback, because I wanted to see if it really worked, and I can now say that it does! Thanks for the natural remedies!
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Posted by Smos22 (New Haven, CT) on 07/27/2009
★★★★★
One morning I awoke with the symptoms of an allergy attack: runny nose, teary eyes, cough, fatigue, etc. I made the tomato tea remedy using one can of ____ [tomato] juice, 3 tsps chopped garlic, 2 Tbls lemon juice and 1 Tlbs honey and then I microwaved it for one minute. After 2-3 sips, I felt MUCH better. I'm amazed at how quickly it worked. Thank you so much for this site.
Susan
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Posted by Beth (Stl, MO) on 07/25/2009
★★★★★
Tomato Tea Feedback - Been suffering from a second cold within a month. Last cold lasted forever spent the time just trying to feel better with OTC meds. Made it easier to get through the day but didn't really help. So about a week after getting over that cold I have another and am already feeling a lot better thanks to this website. Just found the tomato tea and I scrounged around my kitchen to come up with the best substitutes I could: tomato and basil soup, minced garlic (just threw a bunch in-love garlic!), squeezed fresh lime juice, and as much red curry powder as I can stand. Right away blew my nose and a bunch of junk came out and I CAN breathe finally!! The congestion is also deeper in my chest and my coughs are more productive. I'm sure it will take a while to get it all out of my system..but within a very short time with only the tomato soup I'm feeling so much better than with the decongestants. Thank you sooooo much!!! I am trying other remedies as well.. Love the site!
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Posted by Rick (small town, Kentucky) on 07/07/2009
★★★★★
I just found the site a few days ago and tried the tomato tea with great success for my sinuses and is helping my dad sleep better!! We both have trouble stopping up at night with congestion.Also my sense of smell is coming back!! Would adding ACV be ok to add to the tea and keep the same benifits or should they be used separately?
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Posted by Carole_P. (Gray, La) on 07/04/2009
★★★★★
The Spicy Tomtato Tea worked really well for my awful congestion. Within 20 minutes I felt like I could breathe. I went ahead and took a second cup to help with the congestion that was still higher up. I felt great the next morning! (By the way, I've taken homeopathic and regular meds for my sinus problems, and both only give me a few hours of relief.) I had no problems for an entire day! That night, I started to feel stuffed up again. So, I used what I had to make a tea as close to it as I could get and it worked unbelievably!!! I just took a deep breath through my nose as I was typing this just to feel how well it worked. :-) I hope you all have the same success that I'm experiencing with this.
Here's what I used on night two:
Juice from one can of ___ tomatoes & chile peppers (save the tomatoes for some yummy salsa)
3/4 c vegetable juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
The juice from one lemon
Add boiling water to get desire consistency and temperature.
ENJOY!!!
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Posted by Philip (Dearing, GA) on 06/26/2009
★★★★★
The Tomato Tea receipe from Jean in Franklin,WI is truely amazing. For about the last 10 years around February, my wife will get a very nasty respiratory infection. The medical doctors always diagnose her with sinusitis and bronchitis every year. She gets nagging dry coughs that keep her up all night and sound forceful enough to blow out a lung. They always give her antibiotics,cough supressants,and decongestion medications. It takes weeks for these medicines to work and sometimes she never gets completely over it for about a month. So this February when she got sick again,I immediately started her on Jeans Tomato Tea. This cold really jumps all over her almost overnight and she was so congested she could not smell or taste the garlic for the first 24 hours or so. After sipping the Tomatoe Tea for about 5 days, she was completely clear and free and for the first time in ten years. She DID NOT go to a doctor nor did she have to take any pharmaceutical medications.
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Posted by Lucy (Glendale Heights, Illinois) on 06/16/2009
★★★★★
Tomato Tea Cured My Sinus Congestion... I'd been suffering from the worse case of the flu I've had in years. I was going on my fifth day of suffering, and I could already tell my sinuses were starting to block up and were getting infected. As I couldn't miss any more work, I decided to look up a sinus remedy on this wonderful site and found Tomato Tea. I'd already been eating whole cloves of garlic and lots of tea with lemon and honey to get me through the sickness, but I knew it was gonna take something more to knock out this infection (not to mention the sinus pressure was becoming so debilitating, I needed something that would work fast!!). I sent my husband to pick up the ingredients from the store and set straight to work on this little concoction as soon as I arrived home from work (and what a miserable day it was). I used the following ingredients and measurements:
2 cups Tomato Juice
1/2 squeezed lemon
3-4 shredded cloves of garlic (I used a cheese shredder, which worked great)
As much Louisiana Hot Sauce as I could handle (about 5-6 shakes straight from the bottle)
A few shakes of Cayenne Pepper for good measure
A dash of Celery Salt
After two large cups of the tea over a 3 hour period, I was already feeling the sinus pressure ease. My stomach was feeling a little uneasy (not really upset) when I went to bed at around 10:00 pm, but I figured it was from eating dinner and having so much tea in a short period of time.
I woke up at 2:30 am and realized I was breathing through both nostrils and my throat wasn't nearly as sore or dry as it had been in my last 5 nights of restless sleep. Feeling actually good and rested, I'm now up drinking another cup of this wonderful tea and writing to earthclinic about it! It hasn't even been 24 hours, but I'm already feeling so much better! Thank you so much for this wonderful cure!
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Posted by Maura (Nova Scotia, Canada) on 06/05/2009
★★★★★
tomato juice for a cold: i tried the tomato juice recipe with garlic hot sauce and lemon juice . worked wonders..wow. i reccomend this 100%..
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Posted by Ahh Relief (Sudbury, Ontario Canada) on 05/14/2009
★★★★★
I have been suffering for 3 days now from nasal and chest congestion. I am on my first cup of tomato tea and wow! I can breathe! I feel soothed enough to sleep. It tastes good enough to add vodka too and drink regularly! lol. I added oregano to it for it's known benefits as well, and it really boosted the taste too. My chest congestion is still there, but I am able to cough it up a lot better. Thank you.
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Posted by Anna (SFO, CA) on 05/05/2009
Caution : Papaya can cause miscarriage. I dont know if this is true. But when you are pregnant, it is better to avoid it. I have heard that people use raw papaya juice to get rid of unwanted pregnancy ! Some say the very ripe papaya is OK, but I stayed away from it during my pregnancy as there are tons of other good fruits to eat.
