(Feb. 03, 2012 8:08 AM)Uwik Wrote: Tomato Tea Cure
Has anyone ever tried this? Does it actually work? It sounds too much like a Bloody Mary mix tbh. Having said that, I'm inclined to give it a try, since it contains almost all natural ingredients.
Poison Ivy and Deadly Nightshade are both natural too. Both are not things I would be keen on ingesting. So are the venoms of poisonous animals, arsenic, and so on. The idea that "natural=safe" is a very dangerous one.
The nutrients in the juice are probably what helps with colds, as Tomatoes are high in Vit C, IIRC. The Spiciness and general nature of the ingredients is what unblocks the sinuses. It does sound vaguely more pleasant than warm lemon juice (my mother added honey to it one time. Now all honey tastes like warm lemon juice with honey in it to me). It'd probably at least work temporarily, and the vitamins in it would probably help if you are lacking in any.
However, I take issue with the claim it will handle strep throat without antibiotics, as Strep Throat can, in some cases, have very severe repercussions if not properly treated.
Furthermore, their claims that capsaicin is soothing for the stomach are at best, based on questionable evidence. Generally, spicy foods do more damage to the stomach. Generally, your body's reaction to things is a good measure: Things that are too bitter, spicy, or even sour are generally not good in one way or an other, and your inability to handle them is generally the body's way of saying "YO GUY THIS IS BAD FOR YOU STOP IT ALREADY K?".
Herbal remedies and naturopathic cures (as well as homeopathic "medicines") are in no way an adequate substitute for a qualified medical practitioner, and due to the possibility that the symptoms represent some underlying condition, it can be very dangerous to rely on them.