Danielle (New Haven, Ct, Usa) on 11/29/2012
I'm currently suffering from horrible rebound congestion from nasal spray (oxymetazoline) addiction. I have been in complete misery, not being able to breath out my nose, congestion so bad it feels like my Eyes are gonna pop outta my skull.
I followed the recipe exactly , and my severe sinus congestion cleared for about three minutes while I started to drink it.... And five minutes later, I was back to square one. Tasted good though, for the three minutes I could taste for. Lips are on fire too.
Didn't work for me this time. :'(
Spike (Miami, Fla) on 01/11/2012
You guys should really put some of the " nea" responses up there where people see them instead of bury them way at the back.
Some people just might have a horrible reaction like I did. This had a horrible affect on me.
I'm a very healthy 52 year old. I made this concoction and seriously was up all night, vomitting and had diarrhea all night. I even blacked out from vomitting at one point. I couldn`t go to work the next day. I was bed ridden.
I followed the instructions exactly. It was the first cold I've had in 2 years but, it was in my sinuses and my ears had been stuffed up for a week.
We eat a lot of garlic. I have no problem with cayenne pepper in general but this just tore my stomach up.
Please let people hear the flip side- a weaker person would have been hospitalized.
Dave (San Antonio, Tx) on 02/24/2009
Jean's Tomato Tea: I can't believe I actually tried this recipe. But when you can't breathe, you'll try almost anything. Good luck with it. It did absolutely nothing for me!
Renata (St. James, Trinidad) on 04/18/2008
I was suffering very badly all of yesterday with my sinuses, even my teeth hurt. I found the recipe online. I used all the original ingredients, V8, fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves of garlic, and 3 different types of pepper sauces (of course being in the caribbean I have many at home, so I used my hottest). I even added Whorchestershire sauce and a celery stick to make in like a bloody Mary. I had my first cup last night. It didn't seen to do anything. I kept an open mind and had a second cup this morning, but still it had no effect. I used lots of hot sauce, almost to the point of not being able to drink it, but nothing.The taste is nice, the drinking is fulling. I'm sure its very healthy. I think I'd be better off using it as a meal replacement to help me lose some unwanted pounds, though than for sinus relief.
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.
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.
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!
Paul (Bellevue, NE) on 03/07/2007
I tried the tomato tea recipe for sinus congestion and I must admit, it was a waste of my money and time. This ... did not work AT ALL! But on the positive side, it tastes great. Guess I'll take my chances and go to the doctor for some real Rx.
Carter (Tokyo, Japan) on 02/27/2007
I drank the Tomato Tea four times yesterday and twice this morning before work but I haven't noticed any difference whatsoever. I was really hoping this would help, especially after all the positive testimonials. Do you think I should keep trying it or just give up? Most people on here said they had results really quickly so I am just wondering. I know all the garlic can only do me good and since I am living in a foreign country, I am hesitant to take any drugs here as I don't know what is in them so I probably will keep trying! Did it take anyone else awhile to see results? Thanks!
Gregg (Statton, VT) on 02/20/2007
Just tried the tomato tea. I was really hoping this would work. Have not been able to breath for days and sleepless for past three nights. Unfortunately, it did not work.. So far Halls or Vicks has been the only help and that is not much.
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