For centuries, Arabs have added cardamom to their coffee in the belief that it was an aphrodisiac. I can't swear that it stimulates the libido, but it certainly stimulates the nervous system. According to my database, cardamom is the best source of the stimulant compound cineole, which is present in most of the herbs that aromatherapists recommend for fainting. For a little extra kick, I frequently add one or two cardamom seeds to coffee or tea. It tastes really good.
Coffee contains that famous stimulant, caffeine.
It's an old favorite for getting rid of that faint feeling. But other caffeine-containing beverages have also been used to treat fainting, including tea, colas and the South American drinks mate, guarana and cacao. Hot chocolate works, too, since it also contains caffeine. Here's an herb that's generously endowed with the stimulant compound ephedrine. The seeds have the most.